NIL Technology · Horgen, Zurich, Switzerland
Embedded Electronics Engineer
Bringing electronics to wafer-level optics — together
Do you enjoy turning schematics into working hardware — and seeing your boards bring new optical technologies to life?
As our new Embedded Electronics Engineer, you will add dedicated electronics expertise to our Modules team. You will design the electronics of our optical camera and sensing modules, build evaluation boards for MIPI cameras, tune image sensors, and develop the firmware that makes our demonstrators and prototypes work. This is a unique opportunity to shape the electronics competence of a fast-moving, multidisciplinary team at the forefront of nano- and micro-optics innovation.
Based in our modern office and cleanroom facilities in Seehallen Horgen, right next to Lake Zürich, you will join an experienced, collaborative team of optics, mechanics and process engineers dedicated to building next-generation optical modules and demonstrators.
You will be part of an ambitious company where we win together. Team spirit and mutual success are key components in our everyday work culture.
Tasks and responsibilities
Module Electronics Design
Own the electronic part of our optical modules: define the electrical architecture, select components, and create schematics and PCB layouts, including flex and rigid-flex designs. Work closely with optical and mechanical engineers to fit the electronics into compact module form factors.
MIPI Camera Evaluation Boards
Design, bring up and debug evaluation and interface boards for MIPI CSI-2 image sensors and camera modules, enabling fast characterization of our optics. Take care of high-speed signal integrity, power supply and clocking.
Sensor Tuning and Characterization
Configure and tune image sensors (register settings, exposure, gain, timing and ISP parameters) and set up test benches to evaluate the image quality of our optics together with the optical design team.
Firmware Development
Develop embedded firmware that controls sensors, illumination and data acquisition, as well as host-side tools in Python or C/C++ for test automation and data capture.
Demonstrator and Prototype Builds
Bring electronics know-how into our demonstrator and prototype builds: from board assembly and bring-up to system integration, debugging and live demos for customers and trade shows.
Supplier and Partner Collaboration
Work with PCB manufacturers, assembly houses and sensor vendors, and support our module integrators with electrical specifications, test concepts and failure analysis.
Skills, experiences and qualifications we are looking for
Questions You are welcome to reach out to hiring manager: Moritz Schmidlin, Head of Modules, [email protected]
Interested?
Please forward your CV and application letter incl. answers to the 2 questions below, no later than
01.11.2026. We look forward to hearing from you.
1. From schematic to working hardware
Describe a board you designed from schematic to bring-up, ideally with a camera or image sensor interface: What was your role, and what technical challenges did you overcome?
2. Prototype and demonstrator builds
Share an example of how you brought a prototype or demonstrator to life under time pressure: How did you combine hardware, firmware and debugging to make it work?
About NIL Technology
NIL Technology (NILT), founded in 2006, is an optical solutions company designing, developing, and manufacturing optical elements and components using high-precision nanoscale features. NILT creates competitive advantages with flat optics (meta-optics) in optical applications for 3D sensing, consumer electronics, machine vision, autonomous vehicles, telecommunication, and AR. With its background in mastering for nanoimprint, the company produces masters and offers nano-foundry services. NILT is based in Denmark and has offices in Switzerland, Sweden, US, and a manufacturing in Malaysia. Visit us at www.nilt.com. NILT is owned by Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation (www.radiant.com.tw).