Scientific Assistant in Analog/Digital Integrated Circuits (ICs) for System Integration and Testing

Role

Full-time

Fixed-term

Entry

Engineering

Logistics

Concise, Vaud

80–100%

Requirements

Master's

EU/EFTA permit

Skills

Temperature compensation circuitsBuilt-In-Self-Testing (BIST)LVS (Layout Versus Schematic)Integrated circuits (ICs)Analog designDesign rule checks (DRC)Automated test suitesData integrationTesting environment setupLow-Power Design TechniquesPCB designHigh-speed signal conditioning

Languages

English

Description

Design, implement, and refine analog, digital, and mixed-signal support circuits for system-level ICs. Example circuits include but are not limited to programmable biasing circuits, temperature-compensation loops, digital programming and interface circuits, on-chip memory, and low-power compact ADCs for performance monitoring
Support top-level assembly of system-level ICs, including LVS, DRC, and density checks
Develop test PCBs, set up measurement environments, and support automated testing of complex IC chips
Lead the execution and analysis of system-level IC test campaigns to validate performance under various operating conditions
Document and investigate test anomalies
Prepare formal test reports for internal reviews and project deliverables
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve repeatability, traceability, and testing efficiency

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and refine analog, digital, and mixed-signal support circuits for system-level ICs.
Support top-level assembly of system-level ICs, including LVS, DRC, and density checks.
Develop test PCBs, set up measurement environments, and support automated testing of complex IC chips.
Lead the execution and analysis of system-level IC test campaigns to validate performance under various operating conditions.
Document and investigate test anomalies.
Prepare formal test reports for internal reviews and project deliverables.
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve repeatability, traceability, and testing efficiency.

Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, or a related field.
Prior experience in analog, digital, and mixed-signal IC circuit design, with familiarity with IC design tools and tapeout flows, including digital circuit synthesis.
Prior experience in printed-circuit board (PCB) design.
Tapeout experience is a plus.
IC testing experience using Keysight and R&S equipment is a plus.
Experience working in fast-paced research environments.
Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Motivated to contribute to a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, with a strong commitment to technical excellence.
High professional integrity, maturity, and a constructive working style.
Excellent communication skills in English, the IDEAS team's working language.

Tech stack

KeysightR&S equipment

Benefits

A 1-year contract at the IDEAS Lab at an 80-100% workload; renewal is possible depending on performance and funding availability.
A stimulating, collaborative environment in a world-leading multidisciplinary electronics research team at ETH Zurich.
The opportunity to support ongoing research projects in next-generation communication and sensing technologies for the digital revolution.
Hands-on experience in complex system-level IC design, development, integration, and testing.
Membership in a motivated, supportive, and collaborative team.
The opportunity to learn from experienced researchers and technical experts while contributing to high-impact research projects and European digital sovereignty.

Company

ETH Zurich

Education

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

Contact

ideas-jobs@iis.ee.ethz.ch