(Senior) Electronic Engineer - Firmware

ZEISS’ history in Greater China dates to 1957. ZEISS is represented across Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets. We are looking for a talented professional to join MED Innovation Hub China and help develop robust, reliable solutions for advanced medical technology.

Your Role

You will develop and optimize firmware and embedded software for medical-device components and systems. Working with electronic hardware, mechanics, optics, software and systems engineering colleagues, you will help deliver secure, reliable solutions that meet performance, safety and regulatory expectations.

• Derive firmware and electronics requirements from system requirements and maintain the relevant technical specifications.
• Design, implement, debug, optimize and release embedded software for medical-device components and systems.
• Build rapid prototypes and conduct feasibility studies and technology-readiness evaluations.
• Plan and execute component-level verification, contribute to system verification, and resolve defects using structured root-cause analysis.
• Create and maintain design documentation, interface documentation, source-code records and required lifecycle documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering on design transfer, production test concepts and sustaining activities.

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronic engineering, mechatronics or a closely related discipline.
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant industrial experience for Engineer level, or 8+ years for Senior Engineer level.
• Hands-on experience in embedded software or firmware development, debugging and release management.
• Working knowledge of electronic hardware interfaces, component verification and version-control practices.
• Clear communication and effective collaboration in cross-functional, international teams.

It would be desirable if you had

• Experience in regulated medical-device development.
• Knowledge of IEC 62304, cybersecurity documentation or safety-critical development.
• Experience with FPGA development, production test software or electronic prototyping.

Your Benefits

• Work in a collaborative, international environment with experts across engineering disciplines.
• Take on varied technical responsibilities and contribute across the product lifecycle.
• Access learning and development opportunities supported by experienced colleagues.
• Use modern engineering tools and equipment to turn ideas into reliable products.

Apply now to take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society.

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