Senior Electrical Engineer
Oxford Instruments plc
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Zurich • 🇨🇭 Switzerland
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Senior
About the role
- Design, simulate, implement, and verify analog and digital circuits, including microcontrollers and FPGA-based systems
- Lead all phases of electronics development, from feasibility studies to system integration
- Select and evaluate electronic components for functionality, availability, and cost
- Contribute to embedded software and VHDL development, ensuring smooth collaboration between electronics and software teams
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as EMC, Low Voltage Directive, and RoHS
- Document designs, testing processes, and results clearly in English
- Support existing and new product lines, including engineering change management and production handover
- Provide technical support to production and customer support teams
Requirements
- MSc in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Proven experience designing analogue, digital, and power supply circuitry
- Expertise in FPGA workflows and embedded development (including VHDL)
- Knowledge of low-noise measurement systems – a strong advantage
- Familiarity with LabVIEW – a plus
- Strong understanding of EMC, Low Voltage Directive, and RoHS standards
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
analog circuitsdigital circuitsmicrocontrollersFPGAVHDLembedded softwarelow-noise measurement systemscircuit designpower supply circuitryelectronic component evaluation
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationtechnical supportdocumentation
Certifications
MSc in Electrical Engineering