HW Integration Engineer (m/f/d)

General Information
 

• Start Date: ASAP (Latest possible start date: 04.01.2027)

• Duration: 1 year (Extension very likely based on performance)

• Workplace: Rotkreuz, Switzerland

• Workload: 90–100%

• Home Office: Up to 20% by arrangement

• Travel Activity: None
  
  
   

Tasks & Responsibilities
 

• Driving System Integration & Integrity: Lead the physical and logical integration of hardware and software modules into cohesive, high-performing diagnostic systems.

• Hardware Parametrization & Firmware Interaction: Define critical parameters, configure test software, and parameterize firmware to optimize lifetime reliability and performance.

• Robustness & Endurance Testing: Design and set up advanced electromechanical test setups, long-term endurance trials, and reliability tests (targeting MTBF and MTBRV metrics) under real-world conditions.

• Data Analysis & Insights: Monitor instrument parameters, track hardware counters, and analyze complex data logs to turn observations into actionable design improvements.

• Collaborative Troubleshooting: Perform root-cause analysis on mechatronic issues in collaboration with electronics, mechanics, firmware, and software teams.

• R&D & Operations Transfer: Partner with cross-functional teams to transfer validated mechatronic designs to manufacturing and service partners.
  
  
   

Qualifications & Requirements (Must-Haves)
 

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.

• Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in HW/SW integration, unit- and system-level testing, or mechatronic troubleshooting.

• Technical Toolkit:

  • Deep understanding of mechatronics (physical interplay between mechanics and electronics) and interaction with firmware/software.

  • Demonstrated experience in scripting/programming for test execution and automation.

  • Solid proficiency working in a Linux environment.

• Language Skills: Fluent command of English (written and spoken).
  
  
   

Desirable Skills (Nice-to-Haves)
 

• Regulated Industry Experience: Prior background working in MedTech, Diagnostics, IVD, or GxP regulated environments.

• Mindset & Innovation: Analytical mindset with an interest in leveraging AI-assisted tools to optimize hardware testing and data analysis.

• Additional Languages: German language proficiency is a strong advantage for local collaboration.