Hardware Electronics Development Engineer

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)

Villigen PSI

Key information

Publication date:10 January 2026
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is Switzerland's largest research institute.

Tasks

Develop fast mixed signal electronics for measurement systems.
Create schematics, PCB layouts, and documentation for systems.
Test and characterize systems in collaboration with teams and clients.

Skills

Degree in electrical engineering with extensive experience.
Experience in developing electronics for control and measurement systems.
Knowledge of PCB development and mechanical housing design.

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The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff members.

The Electronics and Control Systems Department develops and implements electronic subsystems for the operation of PSI's accelerator facilities. To complement our electronics development team with a focus on electronic measurement systems for large research facilities, we are looking for a

Your tasks

Development of fast mixed-signal (analog/digital) electronics for measurement and control systems
Creation of schematics, PCB layouts, and documentation of the developed systems
Development of mechanical enclosures for electronic assemblies
Testing, characterization, and commissioning of the developed systems in the laboratory and in collaboration with project teams and customers
Participation in the creation of concepts
Supervision, monitoring, and handling of procurement and production of electronics

Your profile

Completed university degree (ETH/FH) in electrical engineering and many years of experience as a development engineer
Experience in the development of electronics for control and measurement systems as well as analog and mixed-signal hardware
Knowledge in PCB development and mechanical enclosure design
Advantageous: knowledge in high-frequency technology, Altium Designer, and Inventor
Independent, structured working style and initiative
Team player and open personality
Good German and English skills, spoken and written

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and on-site facilities.

For technical inquiries, please contact Andreas Epp, Tel. +41 56 310 32 17.

We look forward to receiving your online application by February 28, 2026 for the position of Electronics Development Engineer (Index No. 8222-25864).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Adrian Kirsch, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch