Hardware Engineer

Are you passionate about designing hardware that powers real-world impact? Do you thrive on building robust electronics that perform in extreme environments and enable global pharmaceutical logistics? If so, join us as a Hardware Engineer and help us deliver life-saving medicines to patients around the world.

At SkyCell, we're on a mission to change the world by revolutionizing the global supply chain. Our cutting-edge temperature-controlled container solutions are designed to ensure the safe and secure delivery of life-saving pharmaceuticals, with sustainability at the core of everything we do.

We’re a fast-growing, purpose-driven scale-up where you’ll make an impact, feel empowered, and thrive in a diverse, innovative environment.

Why SkyCell?

· 🌱 Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.

· 🚀 Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.

· 🌎 Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way.

· 💡 Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people – continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.

· 🏆 Award-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to excellence with a ‘Great Place to work’ award, as well as a Platinum Ecovadis rating highlighting our sustainability and employee well-being.

What You'll Do:

As a Hardware Engineer, you’ll lead the design and development of electronics for our IoT loggers, gateways, and sensor modules. You will:

• Own hardware architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection
• Bring up and validate new hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and debugging tools (JTAG, SWD)
• Coordinate and support EMC, RF, and environmental certification processes (CE, FCC, IEC)
• Collaborate with firmware engineers on driver development, peripheral integration, and bootloaders
• Support firmware and Python tooling development for embedded microcontrollers
• Integrate wireless modules (BLE, LTE-M, LoRa, Wi-Fi) and validate RF performance and antenna placement
• Guide hardware documentation, manufacturing test strategies, and lifecycle management
• Continuously improve products through hardware revisions and firmware optimisations
• Work with industrialisation engineers to ensure design for manufacturing and smooth production handover
• Prepare manufacturing deliverables including Gerber files, fabrication outputs, and documentation

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience designing and validating embedded hardware (IoT, wearables, medical, etc.)
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and design tools (Altium, KiCad, Mentor)
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging and board bring-up
• Solid understanding of wireless standards (BLE, LTE-M, LoRa, Wi-Fi) and RF integration
• Experience with ultra-low-power design principles
• Strong grasp of design for manufacturing (DFM) and collaboration with industrialisation teams
• Familiarity with PCB fabrication and preparation of complete manufacturing packages
• Language: EN

Nice to Have

• Experience coordinating EMC, RF, or environmental certifications with external labs
• Experience with peripheral driver development and RTOS
• Python scripting for test automation, lab measurements, or firmware tooling
• Low-level firmware development in C or C++
• Familiarity with secure boot, cryptographic components, or OTA firmware updates
• Background in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical logistics, cold-chain, or medical tech

What's In It For You?

· ⚡ Flexibility & Balance: Flexible working hours and work-life balance allow you to tailor work to fit your life.

· 🌟 Recognition & Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a company that values your contributions.

· 💼 Hybrid Workplace: Modern workspaces (in Zurich, Zug and Hyderabad as well as our Skyhub in Basel) and a remote-friendly culture to inspire collaboration amongst a globally diverse team.

· 🎉 Company-wide Events: Join us for company events to celebrate successes, build teams, and share our vision. Plus, new joiners experience SkyWeek, our immersive onboarding program.

· 👶 Generous Maternity & Paternity Leave: Support for new parents with competitive maternity and paternity leave.

· 🏖️ Annual Leave & Bank Holidays: Enjoy a generous annual leave package, plus local bank holidays to recharge and unwind.

Ready to Make an Impact?

We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a chance to be part of something bigger. At SkyCell, you’ll help build a future where pharmaceutical delivery is efficient, sustainable, and transformative.

Stay Connected with SkyCell

Visit http://www.skycell.ch and explore #WeAreSkyCell on LinkedIn

How to Apply

Simply click ‘apply for this job’ below! We can’t wait to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our mission! Please note, we are unable to consider applications sent to us via email.

If you have any questions, you can contact our Talent Team ([email protected]).

SkyCell AG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

For this position, if you are not located in, or able to relocate (without sponsorship) to one of the above locations, your application cannot be considered.