Electronics Engineer

SPhotonix is pioneering the future of data storage with revolutionary 5D Optical data storage systems. Our cutting-edge technology is set to redefine the industry, and we are expanding our state-of-the-art R&D laboratory in Switzerland to drive this innovation forward.

We are seeking technical specialists with deep expertise in electronics setup conception design, programming, operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and play a key role in developing next-generation optical components and 5D memory crystals.

You will join our R&D team in Switzerland as an electronics engineer. This is a hands-on electronics engineering role. You will design, build, and repair the analog and digital electronics that drive our femtosecond laser and optical writing systems. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for innovation, looking to influence the future of material processing and data storage technology.

• Designing, inspecting, testing, and updating electronic systems, components, equipment, and software of the femtosecond material processing and optical device fabrication teams.
• Designing digital circuits, prototyping and programming FPGAs, including functional verifications, RTL simulations and timing analysis.
• Design analog and power circuits for deflectors, modulators, and other lab electronics.
• Design schematics and lay out PCBs, from simple prototypes to multi-layer boards.
• Solder, build, and debug prototype boards.
• Observing existing processes and making recommendations for improvement of the devices in the material processing and fabrication laboratories.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting, maintaining equipment, and integrating new technologies into the workflow.
• Writing specifications, instructions, reports.
• Evaluate failures and implement corrective actions on opto-electronic systems in the material processing and device fabrication laboratories.
• Interact with material processing and device fabrication teams providing information, coaching and technical assistance needed.
• Contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the company’s products roadmaps.

• Bachelors or Master degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• +3 years experience in FPGA design, programming, and designing electronic hardware, including PCB layout.
• Proficiency in a hardware description language (VHDL, Verilog) and scripting skills.
• Hands-on soldering of through-hole and basic SMD components.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills.