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.