Hardware Engineer

Hardware Design Engineer | PCB Design | Altium Designer

Location: Zurich Region, Switzerland

Are you an experienced Hardware Design Engineer with a passion for PCB design and bringing innovative hardware from concept through to production?

I'm currently partnering with an internationally recognised Swiss technology company that is looking to strengthen its internal hardware engineering team with an ambitious engineer who enjoys taking ownership and working on cutting‑edge electronics.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering organisation known for its exceptional culture, technical excellence and long‑term investment in its people.

• Designing high-quality PCB layouts with manufacturing, testing and calibration in mind
• Developing hardware solutions from concept through to production readiness
• Driving continuous improvements in hardware quality, reliability and performance
• Working extensively with Altium Designer / Altium 365
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across development and production
• Helping shape engineering processes and design standards for future products

• Completed apprenticeship, HF/TS qualification or degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Around 3-8 years of professional hardware engineering experience (more experienced candidates are also welcome if motivated by a hands‑on engineering role)
• Strong experience in PCB Design
• Expert user of Altium Designer / Altium 365 (essential)
• Experience taking hardware designs from concept through production is highly desirable
• A practical engineer who enjoys solving real engineering challenges
• German language skills (minimum B1) with the motivation to continue improving

• Work for one of Switzerland's most respected high‑tech engineering companies
• Outstanding collaborative engineering culture
• Work on challenging projects with genuine technical ownership
• Excellent opportunities for long‑term career development
• Flexible working and healthy work‑life balance
• Continuous learning and investment in employee development
• Attractive salary package, bonus scheme and above‑average pension contributions
• Stable international company with an exceptional reputation for engineering excellence