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Ref. no.: FREELANCE_1180777_Q61OE4

Senior Electronic and Firmware Development Engineer

Position: Not specified

Start: As soon as possible

End: 1 Mar 2026

Location: Rotkreuz, Switzerland

Method of collaboration: Project only

Hourly rate: Not specified

Latest update: 26 Nov 2024

Task description and requirements

Senior Electronic and Firmware Development Engineer


For our Medical Devices client in Zug, we are currently looking for a Senior Electronic and Firmware Development Engineer 


Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Embedded software development for the modules (maintenance, bug fixing, implementing new features)
• Electronic development from schematic design to system integration for new and existing instruments and technologies
• Concept development of electronic modules (proactive proposals based on customer and service feedbacks)
• Creation of technical specifications, design and verification documents according process from feasibility setup to the final unit
• Perform and document feasibility studies and verification tests of instrument modules during development phase
• Support of the product after launch during the whole life cycle of the instrument
• Redesign of PCBs due to end of life and 2nd source topics
• Migration of firmware code to new microcontroller platform
• Code analysis of complex electronic modules
• Root cause analysis of field and production issues
• Collaboration with experts of different disciplines, departments and external development partners
• Support less experienced developer

Must Haves:
• Hold a master or bachelor degree in electronic engineering with focus firmware development or comparable studies 
• 10+ years experience in embedded software development in C (experience with STM32 are a plus) 
• 5+ years experience in analog electronic design 
• Knowledge in the area of motion control (focus stepper motors) 
• Ideally knowledge in thermal regulation and Peltier application
• You have very good knowledge of spoken and written English, German is a plus
• Very independent and structured way of working, self-initiative and fun in teamwork