Research & Development Engineer — Centiel
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 36 days ago
Role overview
Job posting Research & Development Engineer About us
Centiel SA is a technology company based in Switzerland that designs, manufactures, and delivers industry-leading
power protection solutions for critical infrastructure.
- Job posting Research & Development Engineer About us
- Centiel SA is a technology company based in Switzerland that designs, manufactures, and delivers industry-leading
- 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
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
Application process
- Support for work-life balance and wellbeing How to apply
Additional details
- Research & Development Engineer
- Centiel operates in over 50 countries, with more than 80 partners and 8 subsidiaries worldwide. This rapidly expanding
- Note: In line with our strategic growth, we are proactively collecting applications for this position as part of a forward-
- aligned with our development plans. Who we are looking for
- 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
- 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
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
Questions about this listing
What salary does Centiel offer for this role?
Centiel lists CHF 72'000 - 97'000 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Centiel offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Centiel during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
How do I apply for this position at Centiel?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Centiel's original listing at centiel.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
