R&D Senior Engineer Switchgear Monitoring & Automation
Advertised by Try&Hire on behalf of a client · Reference TAH-GUQMU
- Discipline
- Embedded systems engineer
- Region
- Zurich, Zurich (ZH)
- Client
- Energy technology
- Advertised on
- 16.10.2026
You act as technical lead for a multidisciplinary product development project, defining system requirements and architecture for embedded monitoring platforms in high-voltage switchgear applications.
Your tasks
- Define system requirements for new monitoring products
- Create product architectures for embedded platforms
- Evaluate technologies and recommend technical solutions
- Lead technical activities across hardware, firmware, and software teams
- Collaborate with external development partners and internal experts
- Drive system integration, validation, and testing activities
- Support cybersecurity and data protection requirements
What you bring
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Engineering, or similar
- Several years of experience in embedded product development
- Experience with requirements engineering and system architecture
- Knowledge of electronics, firmware, software, integration, and testing
- Experience working in international R&D environments
- Strong communication skills and fluent English
Conditions
- Workload: 80–100 %
- Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it
What to expect
- 80-100% workload
- 3-6 months interim, then a permanent position
How to apply
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