Electronic Technician

at  Aktiia

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are an early-stage, venture-backed start-up that has raised over $50M from top-tier investors in Europe and the United States. We have developed and brought to market the world’s first continuous blood pressure monitor. Our technology is based on 15 years of research by our founders at the prestigious Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM). Aktiia’s solution has been validated through extensive clinical trials and received a CE Mark as a Class IIa medical device giving us commercial access to 43 countries worldwide.
High blood pressure is the world’s most common disease and causes 18M deaths/year. At Aktiia, we believe that our novel technology is the key to building the fundamental datasets for the next chapter of understanding and discovery in the field of blood pressure. Before Aktiia, it was not possible to do this at scale.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled Electronic Technician with experience in wearable devices to join our dynamic team based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. As a member of our development and testing team, you will work closely with engineers to ensure the reliability and functionality of our cutting-edge product, contributing to all stages of the product lifecycle.

REQUIREMENTS

• Educational background: technician ES diploma, technical certificate, or relevant vocational training in Electronics or a related field.
• Hands-on experience: experience in working with miniaturized devices, particularly with electronic design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Programming and testing: familiarity with executing tests using Google Test and Python scripts, particularly for hardware validation would be a plus.
• Bluetooth experience: understanding Bluetooth communication protocols.
• Attention to detail: demonstrates a rigorous approach in testing and inspecting electronics to ensure top quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Problem-solving skills: ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with electronics in a methodical and efficient manner.

• Test and validation: help SW team to conduct integration and unit tests for firmware and hardware validation.
• Bluetooth communication: help SW team to perform testing and troubleshooting of Bluetooth communication between wearable devices and external systems, ensuring seamless functionality.
• PCBAs testing: carry out comprehensive tests on PCBAs, ensuring compliance with design and operational specifications.
• Returns inspection: inspect and diagnose returned products to identify failures or defects, and work with the team to provide repair solutions.
• Quality assurance: ensure that all processes and tests are carried out in accordance with ISO-regulated standards, maintaining rigorous quality control across all stages of the production and testing process.