Pasan SA designs and builds solar simulators that measure the performance of photovoltaic cells and modules, and is the reference in PV measurement, on Earth and in space, where our systems also qualify the cells and panels that power satellites. Together with our sister company Avalon ST, we supply LED and xenon flashers, thermal chambers, electroluminescence systems and complete test labs such as the Nexun range to the largest PV manufacturers, national laboratories, government agencies, certification bodies and research institutes worldwide.The roleAbout PasanPasan SA designs and builds solar simulators that measure the performance of photovoltaic cells and modules, and is the reference in PV measurement, on Earth and in space, where our systems also qualify the cells and panels that power satellites. Together with our sister company Avalon ST, we supply LED and xenon flashers, thermal chambers, electroluminescence systems and complete test labs such as the Nexun range to the largest PV manufacturers, national laboratories, government agencies, certification bodies and research institutes worldwide.The roleWe are looking for an R&D and Service Engineer who enjoys both building new hardware and making installed machines run perfectly at customer sites. Roughly 70% of the time goes to development and 30% to service: installation, commissioning, calibration and troubleshooting, on site or remotely.The two halves feed each other. What you learn in the field shapes the next design, and what you design you will one day commission yourself.Location: Neuchâtel, Switzerland, with travel to customer sites worldwide (about 20 to 30% of the year)Occupation: Full Time - On SiteReports to: CTOStart: as soon as possibleResponsibilitiesResearch and developmentUse AI tools throughout development, from design exploration and firmware and software coding to test analysis and documentation, to bring products to market fasterDesign and improve electronics for our simulators: LED driver boards, power stages, electronic loads, measurement and acquisition circuitsDevelop and debug embedded firmware for instrument control and data acquisitionBuild and run test benches to validate irradiance uniformity, spectral match, temporal stability and IV measurement accuracyContribute to the PC control software, test protocols and calibration proceduresWrite technical documentation: schematics, test reports, user and service manualsWork with suppliers on component selection, obsolescence and second sourcingServiceInstall, commission and calibrate machines at customer sites, including factory and site acceptance tests (FAT and SAT)Diagnose and repair faults remotely and on site, and handle helpdesk tickets end to endTrain customer operators and engineers on operation, calibration and maintenanceRun preventive maintenance and upgrades on the installed baseFeed recurring field issues back into design, and document known failure modes and fixesYour profileCurious, fast learning and dynamic: you dig into how things work and pick up new fields quickly. No specific degree requiredHigh proficiency with AI tools, used daily to design, code, analyse and documentElectronic or technical background preferred but not mandatory: hands-on experience in hardware, test and measurement, or field service is a plusComfortable with an oscilloscope, a soldering iron and a schematic, or eager to become soMethodical troubleshooter who stays calm in front of a customer when a machine is downFluent in EnglishWilling to travel internationally, often to production sites in Asia, India and the Middle EastValid driving licenceNice to haveBackground in photovoltaics, optics, photometry or radiometryKnowledge of IEC 60904 (PV device measurement) and metrology practice under ISO/IEC 17025PCB design experience (KiCad, Altium or similar)Experience with LED or xenon light sources, pulsed power or high current measurementWhat we offerA rare mix of lab work and field work on world-class PV measurement equipmentReal ownership in a small team: your designs ship, and you see them working at the customerInternational exposure with customers on every continent and a sister team in ShanghaiCompetitive Swiss salary and conditions #J-18808-Ljbffr
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