Research & Development Engineer — Centiel
NewCHF 72'000 - 97'000
Centiel · Cadro (Lugano) (TI)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 3 days ago
SalaryCHF 72'000 - 97'000
Role overview
About us Centiel SA is a technology company based in Switzerland that designs, manufactures, and delivers industry-leading power protection solutions for critical infrastructure.
Our range of class-leading, high-efficiency UPS systems provides maximum availability and reliability, and has been developed by the innovators of the first transformerless UPS and the world’s first three-phase modular UPS.
Centiel operates in over 50 countries, with more than 80 partners and 8 subsidiaries worldwide.
- About us Centiel SA is a technology company based in Switzerland that designs, manufactures, and delivers industry-leading power protection solutions for critical infrastructure.
- Our range of class-leading, high-efficiency UPS systems provides maximum availability and reliability, and has been developed by the innovators of the first transformerless UPS and the world’s first three-phase modular UPS.
- Key responsibilities
- Design, model, and tune control algorithms for AC/DC, DC/AC and DC/DC power converters Development of power HW for converters
- & experience
- Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (or equivalent technical field)
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities
- Design, model, and tune control algorithms for AC/DC, DC/AC and DC/DC power converters Development of power HW for converters
- Collaborate on the design and improvement of control electronics and associated peripherals
- Execute laboratory testing, simulation, and validation of power conversion systems
- Perform root-cause analysis (RCA) and support resolution of field and production issues
- Ensure design for reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability (DfX)
- Create and maintain technical documentation, test reports, and release notes
- Support industrialization and product lifecycle maintenance for existing platforms
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, After-Sales and Product Management
- Ensure compliance with internal quality processes, safety standards, and EMC best practices
Key requirements
- & experience
- Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (or equivalent technical field)
- Experience in power electronics for industrial or high-reliability systems (UPS, drives, converters, energy storage, power systems)
- Knowledge of power converter topologies (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC), modulation and protection strategies
- Experience with laboratory measurement equipment (oscilloscope, power analyzers, electronic loads)
- Familiarity with simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent)
- Understanding of electronics design fundamentals, schematics and PCB basics
- Experience in debug, validation and problem-solving on hardware/firmware systems
- Ability to produce technical documentation, test reports and validation procedures
- Strong analytical mindset and structured engineering approach Fluency in English;
- Italian or another European language is an advantage Eligible to work in Switzerland / EU Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with DSP/MCU-based real-time control and C/C++ embedded programming
Application process
- Support for work-life balance and wellbeing How to apply
Additional details
- Note: In line with our strategic growth, we are proactively collecting applications for this position as part of a forward-looking recruiting initiative.
- You are a hands-on engineer with strong analytical skills and lab practice, able to design, implement, and validate control algorithms and embedded firmware/hardware, collaborating closely with Production, Quality, and After-Sales to deliver robust features to market. Workplace: Cadro (Lugano), Switzerland Reporting to: Head of R&D
- Design, model, and tune control algorithms for AC/DC, DC/AC and DC/DC power converters Development of power HW for converters Qualifications & experience
- Strong analytical mindset and structured engineering approach Fluency in English;
- Italian or another European language is an advantage Eligible to work in Switzerland / EU
- Experience in industrialization or DfX (design for manufacturing/serviceability/reliability) Skills & competencies
- Every Centiel employee is expected to embody these values through proactive problem-solving, transparent collaboration, and a continuous desire to learn, improve, and contribute positively to our culture and brand. Expected results in the first 6–12 months
- Contribute to performance improvements and feature enhancements on existing UPS platforms Permanent full-time contract (100%)
- Competitive salary aligned with responsibilities High degree of autonomy and trust Inclusive and dynamic work environment Free parking, showers, and locker rooms
- Support for work-life balance and wellbeing
Notes and original content
- In line with our strategic growth, we are proactively collecting applications for this position as part of a forward-looking recruiting initiative.
- This means we are evaluating candidate profiles today to anticipate future hiring needs aligned with our development plans.
- Who we are looking for To strengthen our product innovation, we are seeking a Research & Development Engineer with solid expertise in power electronics control and embedded systems for high-reliability industrial products (UPS or similar).
- You are a hands-on engineer with strong analytical skills and lab practice, able to design, implement, and validate control algorithms and embedded firmware/hardware, collaborating closely with Production, Quality, and After-Sales to deliver robust features to market. Workplace: Cadro (Lugano), Switzerland Reporting to: Head of R&D Working rate: 100%
- Role purpose The Research & Development Engineer will contribute to the design, development, and validation of Centiel’s UPS technologies, focusing on power conversion control, development of power HW for converters, development of electronic boards and the engineering of the entire system (UPS).
- You will play a key role in advancing our UPS platform architecture by implementing new technologies for converters, supporting hardware/firmware implementation, and ensuring robust system performance through laboratory testing, simulation, and field-issue analysis.
- Your work will directly support product innovation, industrialization, and continuous improvement across the company.
- You are a hands-on engineer with strong analytical skills and lab practice, able to design, implement, and validate control algorithms and embedded firmware/hardware, collaborating closely with Production, Quality, and After-Sales to deliver robust features to market.
- Workplace: Cadro (Lugano), Switzerland
- Reporting to: Head of R&D
