Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Oxford Instruments

Zurich, Switzerland

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Nanoindentation team in Zurich. In this hands-on role, you will design, develop, and optimise control electronics for our industry-leading Nanoindenter products, which provide unparalleled insights into material properties at the micro and nanoscale.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across all stages of electronics development — from concept and simulation to system integration - while collaborating with talented software, hardware, and production teams across our global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, implement, and verify analog and digital circuits, including microcontrollers and FPGA-based systems;
• Lead all phases of electronics development, from feasibility studies to system integration;
• Select and evaluate electronic components for functionality, availability, and cost;
• Contribute to embedded software and VHDL development, ensuring smooth collaboration between electronics and software teams;
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as EMC, Low Voltage Directive, and RoHS;
• Document designs, testing processes, and results clearly in English;
• Support existing and new product lines, including engineering change management and production handover;
• Provide technical support to production and customer support teams.

About You

Education & Qualifications

• MSc in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Professional Skills

• Proven experience designing analogue, digital, and power supply circuitry;
• Expertise in FPGA workflows and embedded development (including VHDL);
• Knowledge of low-noise measurement systems – a strong advantage;
• Familiarity with LabVIEW – a plus;
• Strong understanding of EMC, Low Voltage Directive, and RoHS standards;
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-reliant with a strong sense of ownership;
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills;
• Collaborative team player with a solution-oriented mindset.