Senior Product Development Engineer / Senior Product Development Engineeress

General Information

Company: Pi Imaging Technology – a Zeiss company

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Contacts: info@piimaging.com

Position: Full time

Description

Pi Imaging Technology is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the creation of highly sensitive, low-noise single-photon detector arrays. We empower our partners to launch innovative products used in cutting-edge scientific research across the life sciences, including confocal microscopy and fluorescence (FLIM) imaging, as well as in quantum information. Our technology, based on single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) designed using standard semiconductor practices, enables photon-counting arrays with megapixel resolution and adaptable architectures. These arrays integrate seamlessly into plug-and-play products, supported by FPGA firmware and C++ software to ensure a smooth operating experience for our end-users.

Position Description

As a key member of a small electronics engineering team, you will be involved in a variety of tasks related to the development of both new and existing products, including:

• Developing FPGA firmware and software for a high-speed serial communication interface
• Designing PCBs for high-speed serial communication/storage solutions, along with high-bandwidth connections for detector arrays
• Verifying firmware and software while addressing bugs reported by end-users
• Conducting initial bring-up and characterization of new detectors
• Procuring components and assembly services for prototypes
• Assembling proof-of-concept and prototype designs

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in electronics engineering or a related field
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English

Required Skills

• Proven ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and independently
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective teamwork
• Advanced knowledge and experience in C++, VHDL, and Altium Designer
• Experience designing FPGA firmware in VHDL under tight timing constraints
• Familiarity with high-speed serial communication technologies (e.g., Xilinx Aurora, PCI-E)
• Background in test and measurement requirements
• Proficiency in data analysis software, such as Python or similar

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of statistics, including Poisson and exponential distributions
• Familiarity with semiconductor technology
• Understanding of the testing required to validate semiconductor chips

What to Expect

You’ll join a collaborative team where you can expand your microelectronics knowledge and engage in diverse development projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a flexible and dynamic working environment. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.