Swatch Group RF & Electronics Engineer
Swatch Group in Marin, Switzerland seeks an RF & Electronics Engineer for R&D in watch communications technology.
Overview
The Swatch Group is the world’s leading watch manufacturer, encompassing a portfolio of well-known horological brands and end‑to‑end manufacturing capabilities. The group's central R&D laboratories develop advanced watch products, subsystems and production technologies, combining in‑house engineering with external academic and institute collaborations to drive technical innovation across its brands.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, prototype and validate RF front‑ends and electronic subsystems for wearable timepieces and short‑range communications applications.
- Create and review schematics and PCB layouts; build and debug prototypes at component and board level.
- Perform RF and electronic measurements (S‑parameters, spectra, time‑domain signals) and lead test campaigns to verify performance and robustness.
- Define test plans, execute EMC/EMI assessments and contribute to regulatory compliance activities for wireless functions.
- Collaborate closely with firmware, mechanical, materials and production teams to ensure successful transfer of designs to manufacturing.
- Document technical specifications, test reports and production transfer packages; propose cost‑ and performance‑driven component selections.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications or equivalent.
- Solid fundamentals in RF engineering and analog/digital electronics.
- Practical experience prototyping and debugging PCBs and RF circuits.
- Familiarity with short‑range wireless technologies (e.g., Bluetooth/BLE, NFC) is strongly preferred.
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation and to work in cross‑disciplinary R&D teams.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–7 years of hands‑on experience in RF and electronics product development, preferably within consumer electronics or wearable devices; demonstrated involvement in R&D projects and transfer to production environments.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Marin, Neuchâtel, Switzerland — conveniently close to Neuchâtel. There are currently 4 open positions in Marin on Cerulean, with 1 added recently. Within Neuchâtel, Cerulean currently features 109 open roles, including 3 recent additions. Across Switzerland, Cerulean lists 770 open roles — 25 of them newly added.
Culture
Swatch Group’s R&D environment emphasizes precision engineering, interdisciplinary collaboration and pragmatic innovation. Teams operate at the intersection of micro‑engineering and industrial production, with an emphasis on quality, manufacturability and continual technological advancement.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.