Job Detail

The Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering is seeking a Wireless Systems Electrical Engineer to join our growing, international team of scientists, clinicians and engineers.

Description du poste

The individual will work both independently and collaboratively as a member of the Wyss Center to develop advanced wearable and implantable neuro-sensing and neuromodulation devices that are designed to collect real-time neural signals, transmit multichannel recordings and provide closed loop control signals for a range of human applications. The individual will report to a tech leader in the Electrical Engineering team.
   
In his/her position, the Wireless Systems Electrical Engineer will:

• Design RF systems (electronics) 


• Design, develop and test electrical designs of wireless power transfer systems; from requirements to manufacturing optimized for neurotechnology applications, where size and energy restrictions are prevalent, and performance is challenging


• Design, develop and test electrical near-field RF communication systems


• Design PCB schematics and layouts optimized for RF/wireless designs


• Be the technical contact point of electronics sub-contractors, balance technical requirements with manufacturability and cost


• Be capable to timely apply his/her general knowledge in electronics design, as acquired by education and proven in industrial settings


• Be part of the EE team and collaborate closely with our Mechanical Engineers, Scientists, Product Managers and Medical doctors 


• Collaborate with end-users to capture, analyze and implement requirements for wireless systems optimized for usage by patients, carers and clinicians 


• Help drive a positive, collaborative and translation-focused culture at the Wyss Center

The ideal candidate should be flexible and open to providing technical solutions for multiple neurotechnology applications in a cutting edge, multidisciplinary translation-oriented environment.  The candidate must also be able to work independently to design innovative RF/wireless systems suitable for human neurotechnology applications.

Profile requis

Required competence and experience:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with at least 5 years (BS) of work experience in an industrial setting


• Hands-on experience in RF/wireless systems engineering


• Hands-on experience in developing RF communication and power transfer systems for critical devices 


• Proven experience in PCB layout technics specially for RF designs


• Knowledge of mitigation techniques for EMC/EMI and on its testing


• Good knowledge of off-the-shelf electronic circuits such as operational amplifiers, filters, ADCs, DACs, power regulators


• Working knowledge of radio communication protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy 


• Aptitude for innovation, willingness and ability to drive change, passion for quality and continuous improvement 


• Results oriented, with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive


• Good communication and presentation skills


• Fluent in English; French a plus

Additional valuable skills include:

• Capable of modeling and optimizing wireless systems and antennas using finite element software


• Lab skills: experience in testing and characterizing RF systems using VNAs or other instruments


• Basic knowledge of digital electronics


• Programming skills in C and/or Python


• Working knowledge of scientific software such as Matlab or Octave


• Experience or interest in neuroscience/neurotechnology


• Good knowledge of electronics suppliers; in particular vendors active in RF design and manufacturing


• Experience in the development of medical devices or in a tightly regulated industry; experience with ISO 13485, IEC 60601-1 and related standards is a plus

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter describing your qualifications and your motivations to HR@wysscenter.ch. Applications received by Monday 14th of August 2020 will receive full consideration.