Senior Electrical Engineer – Nanoindentation

Buchs, Switzerland | Permanent

About Oxford Instruments Materials Analysis

Oxford Instruments Materials Analysis is a world leader in advanced analytical instrumentation. We design and manufacture cutting edge solutions that enable scientists and engineers to explore materials at the nanoscale. Our portfolio includes Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, Benchtop NMR, and Nanoindentation systems — technologies that empower our customers to push the boundaries of materials science and innovation.

With over 60 years of scientific excellence and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, Oxford Instruments continues to pioneer technologies that help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges — from sustainable energy to next-generation semiconductors.

We are proud to foster an inclusive, innovative, trusted, and purposeful environment where people can make a tangible impact.

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

Next Steps

Interested? Apply today to join a company where your work drives real-world innovation and scientific progress.

If you’d like to learn more before applying, please reach out to abby.gelder@oxinst.com. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with shortlisted candidates invited to an initial online interview, followed by an on-site meeting in Zurich.

Equal Opportunities

Oxford Instruments is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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