Electrical Eng. for Wind Tunnel Systems

The Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, the Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors.

**Position Overview**
Our team is currently looking fora **Electrical Engineer for Wind Tunnel Systems and Measurement Technology** for a client in the **Automotive industry**.

The aerodynamic development of our Formula 1 cars, we have been operating with one of the most modern wind tunnels in the world in Hinwil since 2004. Aerodynamic and system data is generated here on a 24/7 basis. Only by analyzing this data quickly and precisely are we able to make the right decisions for the next development steps.

**Responsibilities & Essential Duties**
- Designing, programming and optimizing Labview projects with cRIO hardware
- carry out independent error analysis and troubleshooting
- Carry out system tests and commissioning of the components involved
- Create documentation and provide support/training for users
- Development of the Data Acquisition System with National Instruments DAQmx
- Project planning, construction, commissioning and maintenance of test benches
- Carry out projects related to wind tunnel test objects (models for Formula 1 development, as well as models and vehicles for customer tests)
- Evaluation, commissioning and maintenance of sensors, measurement and control technology

**Required Education & Experience**
- a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (ETH/FH)
- a degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering (university or university of applied sciences) or a comparable qualification
- 2-4 years of practical experience as a LabVIEW developer (specifically cRIO, DAQmx from NI)
- Programming skills in LabVIEW, C#, Python
- Knowledge of various fieldbus systems (CAN, CANOpen, Interbus, Profinet, Ethercat) (an advantage)
- Experience in the development of automated test systems
- Experience with motor and motor controllers such as Faulhaber, Maxxon (an advantage)
- Experience in PLC programming such as Siemens S7/TiaPortal (an advantage)
- Experience in programming micro-controllers and micro-computers (an advantage)
- Knowledge of various databases (SQL/InfluxDB) (an advantage)
- Good knowledge of English

**Work Conditions**
- a strong team player
- flexible attitude towards working hours
- a doer who is communicative and solution-oriented for the team
- independent and focused, even in time-critical situations

Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

**Job Type**: 100%

Pay: CHF80,000.00 - CHF120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 Hour Shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
- Vacation money

Ability to commute/relocate:

- 8340 Hinwil, ZH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- LabView: 2 years (required)
- PLC: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person