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Mixed-Signal IC Test Engineer(m/w/x)

Genf
from CHF 6,372 - 7,004 / month
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

ASIC prototype testing and characterization for particle physics experiments. FPGA firmware development and Python automation skills required. 30 days paid leave, comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on electronics lab skills
  • Instrumentation, debugging, careful measurement practice
  • FPGA development experience
  • Python experience (automation/DAQ/analysis)
  • High-speed PCB design/simulation experience
  • Structured, rigorous engineering approach
  • Test methodology, data quality, clear documentation
  • Hands-on electronics laboratory measurement skills
  • Oscilloscope, SMU, signal generators usage
  • Disciplined debugging skills
  • FPGA firmware development and simulation
  • Python for test automation, data acquisition, analysis, reporting
  • High-speed PCB knowledge
  • Signal-integrity basics
  • Layout constraints for high-speed PCBs
  • Fixtures/cabling for reliable measurements
  • Clear technical documentation
  • Test plans, procedures, review-ready reports
  • Collaborative, structured engineering approach
  • Root-cause analysis, reproducible experiments
  • Radiation qualification experience (SEE and TID) is a plus
  • Familiarity with ASIC design is a plus
  • Knowledge of Ethernet networking stack is a plus
  • Spoken and written English
  • Commitment to learn French
  • National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
  • Professional background in Electronics Engineering or related field
  • Master's degree with 2 to 6 years post-graduation professional experience
  • PhD with no more than 3 years post-graduation professional experience
  • Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before

Tasks

  • Define electrical and functional test plans
  • Execute ASIC prototype testing
  • Perform ASIC bring-up and debugging
  • Characterize ASIC prototypes
  • Develop FPGA firmware for test automation
  • Develop Python tools for test automation
  • Develop FPGA firmware for data acquisition
  • Develop Python tools for data acquisition
  • Develop FPGA firmware for data analysis
  • Develop Python tools for data analysis
  • Design high-speed test hardware
  • Review high-speed test hardware
  • Improve high-speed test hardware
  • Consider signal integrity in hardware design
  • Plan radiation qualification campaigns
  • Support radiation qualification campaigns
  • Plan Single Event Effects (SEE) experiments
  • Support Single Event Effects (SEE) experiments
  • Plan Total Ionising Dose (TID) experiments
  • Support Total Ionising Dose (TID) experiments

Work Experience

  • 2 - 6 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • FrenchBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • FPGA
  • Python
  • PCB
  • Ethernet

Benefits

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days paid leave
  • 2 weeks annual closure

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement Plans

  • Pension fund membership

Family Support

  • Family allowances

Other Benefits

  • Relocation package

Learning & Development

  • On-the-job training
  • Formal training
  • Language classes
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