Electronics Technician

About the job

The HES-SO Geneva is looking for the Microtechnology programme of the Geneva School of Landscape, Engineering and Architecture:

Electronics Technician

fixed-term contract of up to one year, renewable

maximum grade 13

A member of HES-SO Geneva, the Geneva School of Landscape, Engineering and Architecture (hereinafter HEPIA) has around 350 staff, more than 1,100 students, 9 Bachelor programmes, 4 Master programmes and 3 research institutes.

Within the electronics laboratory attached to the Microtechnology programme, and under the responsibility of the programme manager, the post holder performs a specialised technical support function.

The main duties of the post holder will be:

Management and logistics

• Ensure the proper functioning, maintenance and condition of the laboratory premises (workspaces, storage areas, student workstations, etc.) and the troubleshooting, monitoring and assembly of laboratory equipment
• Manage electronic components (ordering, stock, budget monitoring)
• Ensure maintenance and monitoring of laboratory equipment
• Ensure compliance of installations with current standards for various users (electrical safety, fire protection)
• Prepare descriptive quotes to be validated by the programme manager

Technical support and realisations within the framework of teaching and research activities

• Provide technical assistance to students and teachers during semester projects, diploma projects and Master’s projects
• Design and produce printed circuit boards using the laboratory’s CAD tools (preference: Altium Designer)
• Maintain CAD tools and associated libraries
• Assemble and test printed circuit boards
• Design and produce simple mechanical parts related to projects (preference: CREO)

Cross-functional tasks

• Provide occasional technical support to other programmes of the school
• Participate in institutional activities (open days, exhibitions)

Profile/Skills:

• Diploma as a higher technical specialist in electronics or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years of professional experience in industry
• Proficiency in a printed circuit board design CAD tool, preferably Altium Designer
• Proficiency in a mechanical design CAD tool, preferably CREO
• Flexibility, autonomy and organisational skills
• Availability, interpersonal skills and ability to integrate into a team as well as to collaborate closely with teaching staff and students

Specifics of the post:

• Requirement to take holidays during student holidays and the slowdown of research activities
• Demanding environment requiring flexibility and responsiveness

HES-SO Geneva adopts a recruitment policy promoting equal opportunities and diversity.

Information:

We sincerely thank you for your interest in our institution. Every application received is valuable and receives special attention. To ensure a fair and respectful evaluation within the common framework, only complete applications — including CV, diplomas, work certificates and cover letter — can be considered by our system. Salary conditions are listed in the Geneva state salary scale: https://www.ge.ch/document/echelle-salariale-01012024-toujours-valable-2025 Applications cannot be processed by e-mail. We invite you to apply directly via our recruitment system by clicking on the " Apply " button.Useful links: HEPIA website: https://www.hesge.ch/hepia HES-SO Geneva website: https://www.hesge.ch

Job reference: 346