About this role

Senior Hardware Engineer

Job Category: Engineering/R&D

Requisition Number: ELECT002080

Posting Details

Posted: October 1, 2026

Full-Time

Locations

Spreitenbach, Bodenäckerstrasse 3, Spreitenbach, 8957, CHE

SCUBAPRO develops diving computers in Switzerland for demanding sport and professional divers. Our products combine electronics, software, sensors, mechanics, and rigorous validation in a safety-critical environment. As part of the Johnson Outdoors group, we operate internationally, with development in Switzerland and production in Asia.
To strengthen our R&D team in Spreitenbach we are looking for an experienced, pragmatic and highly team-oriented Senior Hardware Engineer.
Your role
You will take a central role in the hardware development of our dive computers and accompany electronic assemblies through the entire product lifecycle: from concept and circuit design through prototypes, bring-up and validation to series production, sustaining and production support.

In particular your responsibilities include:

Development of analog and digital circuits for compact, robust electronic products
Hardware design around microcontrollers, sensors, battery operation, charging electronics and communication interfaces
Schematic and layout work in Altium Designer
Bring-up, debugging, measurements and root-cause analysis on prototypes and series products
Supporting validation, EMI/compliance topics and technical documentation
Close collaboration with firmware development, mechanical development, Manufacturing Engineering/Production, as well as suppliers and external development partners
Support for series production, especially in production problems, supplier changes, obsolescence issues and test fixtures
Assessing technical risks and developing pragmatic, manufacturable solutions
Your profile
You are an experienced hardware engineer who works pragmatically, takes responsibility and feels comfortable in a small-to-medium sized development environment with broad responsibilities. You work independently, drive technical topics proactively and collaborate closely and constructively with the hardware team and other functional areas. You share knowledge actively and enjoy developing products as well as supporting them through their lifecycle.

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems or comparable education
Several years in industry developing electronic products
Experience in analog and digital circuit design
Good knowledge of Altium Designer or similar ECAD tools
Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, battery operation or charging electronics
Practical experience with bring-up, measurement technology and debugging
Understanding of serial production, DFM/DFT, PCBA manufacturing, production support and technical documentation
Ability to assess technical risks clearly and develop pragmatic solutions, as well as openness to innovation and technical advances
Strong teamwork skills, enjoyment of working with colleagues on tasks and constructive contribution to joint solutions
Ability to present technical arguments and risks and to constructively support decisions after joint assessment
Good German and very good English skills

Advantages:

Experience with portable or battery-powered electronics; experience with low-power design
Sensors, wireless communication, Bluetooth or antenna topics
EMI, CE/FCC, environmental and reliability tests
Production in Asia or collaboration with international suppliers
Test fixtures, PCBA testing or Production Test Engineering
Wearables, medical technology, industrial electronics or other robust embedded systems
Interest in diving or personal diving experience
We offer
A responsible role in the development of high-quality dive computers
A development organization with short lines and a lot of personal responsibility
Work on complex electronic products used directly by end customers, with functionality, usability and reliability that are immediately tangible
International collaboration within SCUBAPRO and the Johnson Outdoors group
The opportunity to accompany products through their entire lifecycle
Attractive compensation with good pension plan benefits
SCUBAPRO equipment at special conditions and the opportunity to try our products in practical use – from trial diving to dive certification

Senior Hardware Engineer