Embedded Systems Engineer

Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Embedded Systems Engineer to join our interdisciplinary research group at ETH Zürich.

The Human-centered Sensing Laboratory focuses on the development of advanced sensor platforms that combine chemistry, physics, and engineering to address societal challenges in health and environmental monitoring. This position is part of a larger consortium bringing together engineering, data science, microbiology and medical expertise from ETH Zürich, University Zürich, University Hospital Zürich and Balgrist Hospital.

In this position, you will support the development and improvement of our gas sensing systems. Your responsibilities will include:

Designing analog and digital circuits for various sensor systems Programming embedded platforms (e.g., STM32, ESP32, Arduino-based systems) in C/C++ and user interfaces in Python Developing and integrating new functionalities into our custom-built gas sensing platforms Supporting the maintenance, calibration, and data acquisition software of sensor prototypes Collaborating with a diverse team of engineers and scientists in a highly interdisciplinary environment Depending on your skill set, you may also contribute to mechanical design (CAD) or data acquisition workflows (e.g., in LabVIEW).

You bring creativity, precision, and a strong technical background. The ideal candidate has:

A completed BSc or MSc ETH/FH in Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field At least one year of work experience in circuit design and embedded systems development Strong skills in analog and digital circuit design Programming experience in C/C++ and Python for embedded applications Additional experience (not mandatory but advantageous):

Mechanical design using CAD software (e.g. Fusion 360, SolidWorks, NX) LabVIEW for measurement and control applications In addition to your technical expertise, we value a collaborative and adaptable mindset. We are looking for someone who:

Thrives in a fast-paced, iterative research environment Enjoys working closely with a multidisciplinary team Communicates effectively and is open to feedback and new ideas Is proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented Is comfortable working on-site in our lab and office in central Zurich An exciting and collaborative research environment at ETH Zürich A chance to contribute to real-world applications with societal impact A competitive salary including social contribution Access to state-of-the-art lab infrastructure Opportunities for personal and professional development within a dynamic team We look forward to receiving your application with the following documents:

Motivation letter explaining your interests and qualification (max. 1 page) Detailed CV Letters from previous employers and academic transcripts A description of a previous project you are proud of, explaining the challenge, your role, and the outcome (max. 1 page) Please submit the application documents using only the ETH online portal in a single merged PDF document, titled with your last name and initials as well as the application date (for example, name_application). Do not send it by e-mail.

For more information on our group can be found on our website.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Simon Schlapansky, by email at schlsimo@student.ethz.ch.

We evaluate applications on a rolling basis.

Starting date: as soon as possible.