Characterization Engineer (F/H) 100%

Facing the challenges of our time

Help us grow and be more impactful!

The “Integrated and Wireless Systems” Business Unit, based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland is looking for a Characterization Engineer. 

Your mission

Join our dynamic team of experienced and emerging RF and Timing IC designers in the role of a characterization engineer. Take responsibility for the test and characterization of state-of-the-art RF, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for both industrial and research projects. Be part of our group's mission to pave the way for industry technology transfer while actively contributing to our research and development initiatives. Join us in shaping the future of RF ICs!

 

 Your responsibilities

• Interact with our experts in the field of radio, analog, software, and system design while defining and realizing the characterization of RF integrated circuits, from the definition of the test strategy during the IC design phase until having a fully qualified circuit.
• Specify and design the electronic prototypes, evaluation boards, and demonstrators.
• Specify electronic components to be incorporated in these electronic designs.
• Design and assemble PCBs.
• Interpret electrical schematics and read design documents.
• Write test and characterizations reports.
• Validate electronic circuits functionally and parametrically.
• Work together with international customers and international universities and research institutes, giving support for the use and integration of our circuits in their products/projects.
• Plan and document activities, respecting requirements and deadlines.
• Innovate, think out of the box, challenge yourself.

 

Your profile

Know-how

• MSc or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering (electronics, microelectronics, microtechnology)
• Experience in the characterization and test of electronic circuits from baseband to RF
• An excellent knowledge on the best practices in the characterization and debugging of RF electronic circuits.
• Experience with PCB design
• Experience with programming languages (mainly Python) and version controlling tools and environments (Gitlab).

 

Interpersonal skills

• An innate curiosity and eagerness to explore, learn, and discover
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges and technologies
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team, collaborating with both experienced and young IC designers.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and engage in practical, hands-on activities to contribute effectively to projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with a focus on achieving tangible outcomes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of organizing tasks efficiently, managing time effectively, and maintaining thorough documentation.
• Fluency in English, with French and German also being valued.

 

CSEM mission and values

Our mission is the development and transfer of innovative technologies to the Swiss industry. Our objective is to make an impact on our customers and on society at large in the fields of precision manufacturing, digital technologies and sustainable energy. Our strength is the excellence of our people, about 550 passionate specialists dedicated to innovation and technology transfer. We believe that strong values support the successful development of our organization as well as the harmonious and balanced development of all our employees.

We are

• A unique place between research and industry at the cutting edge of new technologies
• An innovative, non-profit, and employee-driven company
• A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment
• A solar team focused on enabling solutions to energy challenges for a sustainable world

Working@CSEM means

• being part of a passionate community
• incredible flexibility, attractive working conditions, and great opportunities of development
• benefit from a management style based on trust & feedback and that favors a work-life balance

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

We look forward to receiving your complete application file via (CV, cover letter, certificates & diplomas) our job page.

Preference will be given to professionals applying directly.