Senior Analog Hardware Engineer

An international engineering and technology consulting group, Fortil is based on an independent model and brings together more than 2,500 employees. With 30 offices in 14 countries, Fortil fosters entrepreneurial freedom and the development of individual potential.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of the development of our activities in the canton of Vaud, we are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer (M/F) with strong expertise in analog electronics, power electronics and EMC.

You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team involved in the development of advanced electronic products for demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog, mixed-signal and power electronic boards.

• Define hardware architectures and translate system requirements into robust electronic solutions.

• Design DC-DC converters, power supplies, protection circuits and low-noise power architectures.

• Perform schematic design, component selection and support PCB layout activities.

• Define layout constraints related to power, EMC, grounding, shielding, thermal behavior and signal quality.

• Conduct board bring-up, debugging, verification and qualification activities.

• Investigate and solve issues related to EMI/EMC, ripple, load transients, thermal behavior or power stability.

• Contribute to design reviews, technical trade-offs and risk analyses.

• Ensure DFM, DFA, DFT and maintainability considerations throughout the development process.

• Produce and maintain design, validation and manufacturing documentation.

• Support industrialization activities and transfer designs into production.

YOUR PROFILE

You hold a Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field.

You have minimum10 years of experience in hardware development, with a strong background in analog electronics, DC-DC converters, power architecture, EMC and board-level validation.

Requirements

• Senior experience in electronic hardware development.

• Strong experience in analog electronics and/or power electronics.

• Experience with DC-DC converters, power supplies or power architecture.

• Good understanding of EMC / EMI design constraints.

• Experience in schematic design and component selection.

• Experience in board bring-up, debugging, verification and validation.

• Ability to work on low-noise, high-reliability and thermally constrained electronic systems.

• Hands-on laboratory experience using oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analyzers or similar equipment.

• Strong documentation, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary and international environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, airborne, automotive, medical device or industrial equipment environments.

• Experience with PCB layout or close collaboration with PCB layout engineers.

• Experience with signal integrity or power integrity.

• Experience with tools such as Altium Designer, LTspice, PSpice, Ansys, HyperLynx or equivalent.

• Knowledge of DFM / DFA / DFT methodologies.

• Experience with industrialization, supplier follow-up or production support.

• Exposure to environmental constraints such as vibration, thermal cycling or reliability testing.

Languages

• Fluent English is mandatory.

• French is a plus.

WHY JOIN US

At Fortil, we implement concrete levers to support your growth and ensure a stimulating work environment:

• Continuous support for skill development.

• An ecosystem that encourages stepping out of your comfort zone.

• The opportunity to become a shareholder.

• Engagement in social and community projects.

• A dedicated parental support policy.

Fortil is committed to equal opportunities. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, regardless of gender, origin, or sexual orientation.