R&D Engineer / R&D Engineeress

Etel S.A. - May 15, 2025

Join ETEL

ETEL is a leading global company in the development and manufacturing of high-performance motion control components and sophisticated mechatronic motion systems, based in Môtiers. We are 100% dedicated to direct drive solutions and are currently expanding our diverse team to support our exciting international activities. Contribute to our growth!

We are looking for:

A rigorous, structured, methodical, and organized individual with strong analytical skills and systematic problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate should demonstrate autonomy and curiosity, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, and possess effective communication skills.

We offer you:

  • A challenging position within a dynamic and innovative mid-sized employer in an international environment.
  • Competitive compensation and excellent working conditions in a modern high-tech company.
  • A long-term commitment with opportunities for career development.

Your Mission:

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for ETEL’s high-performance motion and position controllers.
  • Implement efficient and reliable code for SoCs and DSPs, in both bare-metal and RTOS environments.
  • Analyze and propose new control device architectures through modeling, simulation, and experimentation.
  • Validate control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and support their deployment to embedded targets.
  • Ensure real-time performance, system stability, and robustness in demanding motion control applications.
  • Contribute to software architecture with an emphasis on scalability, modularity, and maintainability.
  • Drive the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to validation, release, and long-term support.
  • Define qualification plans, design test benches, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Document technical work clearly and actively participate in design and code reviews.

Your Profile:

  • Master’s or PhD in electronics, embedded systems, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ for SoCs and DSPs, with experience in real-time systems (bare-metal or RTOS).
  • Demonstrated ability to design robust software architectures and implement efficient algorithms.
  • Hands-on experience with model-based design and code generation using MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Proficient with version control systems, particularly Git, and comfortable with collaborative development workflows.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and associated tools (e.g., Atlassian suite) is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with motion control or servo systems is a plus.
  • Knowledge of FPGA development (VHDL) is an advantage.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in French is a plus.

Ready to take on the challenge?

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Môtiers NE
Country : Switzerland

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