At the Ingenuity Lab we turn bold ideas into devices that change patient care. We're a translational powerhouse at the interface of engineering, materials science, and medicine, and we're looking for an Ultrasound / Transducer Design Engineer – Electrical Engineer to push the boundaries of what's possible in next-generation ultrasound technology. The start date is flexible.

If you're a builder, a problem-solver, and a systems thinker who thrives where ultrasound innovation meets real-world clinical needs, this role is for you.

Ultrasound/Transducer Design Engineer – Electrical Engineer (w/m/d) 100%
Research

Your tasks

• Design & simulate ultrasound transducers to meet defined acoustic field parameters with a focus on Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasound Transducers (PMUT) or Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducers (CMUT).
• Prototype to clinic: lead designs from simulation through reality.
• Engineer complete ultrasound systems: multi-channel high-voltage transmission, TX/RX, beamforming, ADC, and data interfaces - all tuned to specific transducer requirements (voltage, current, repetition rate).
• Translate concepts to reality: collaborate with partners or set up in-house fabrication workflows for custom transducers.
• Integrate across disciplines: work with materials scientists, roboticists, and surgeons to create devices with direct clinical impact.

Your profile

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Ultrasound Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proven expertise in ultrasound transducer design, simulation (Field II, k-Wave, PZFlex, COMSOL), and CMUT/PMUS technologies.
• Knowledge of ultrasound transducer manufacturing and collaboration with commercial or in-house fabrication teams.
• Experience in full ultrasound hardware development: high-voltage analog electronics, FPGAs, T/R switching, beamforming, ADC, and interface design.
• Proficiency in PCB design (Altium preferred), embedded systems (STM32, RP2040, ARM Cortex-M), and analog/digital signal processing.
• Bonus: MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, ROS, or wireless interfaces (BLE, LoRa).
• Independent, curious, and impact-driven - ready to move fast, break silos, and turn concepts into working solutions.

Our offer

• Impact from day one: Work on technologies already moving toward clinical trials.
• Direct access to the field: Collaborate with scientists, engineers, surgeons, patients, and regulatory experts.
• World-class facilities: Prototyping labs, cleanrooms, imaging systems, electronics labs across ETH Zurich, Empa, BRNC, and University of Zurich / Balgrist.
• Entrepreneurial ecosystem: Be part of one of Europe's most dynamic medtech hubs, with clear spin-off opportunities.
• Mentorship & growth: Learn from leading interdisciplinary innovators.
• Ownership & flexibility: Drive your own projects, explore new ideas, and learn through rapid iteration.
• Location: Zurich - at the heart of the Swiss innovation landscape, with the Alps, lakes, and culture at your doorstep.

For further information, please visit our Website. We invite you to learn more about our work and mission.

Next steps

For further information please contact Mr. Benjamin Suter, E-Mail: besuter@ethz.ch

We are looking forward to your complete online application.

Please note that we are happy to process applications by mail/post, but for administrative reasons we do not return them.