Electronics Engineer position in Medical Physics Group
Open Position Electronics Engineer position in Medical Physics Group
Opening Date: September 19, 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
Ref: IFAE2025/32_MEDICALPHYSICS_SO_Engineer
The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is a public consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). IFAE carries out research in high energy physics, astroparticle physics and cosmology, and develops instrumentation for projects including detector technology, pixel detectors, telescope cameras, and medical imaging detectors. The Engineering department designs and develops mechanics, electronics and software for project instrumentation. Electronics Engineer is needed to work in the design, production, debugging and commissioning of PCBs for different IFAE projects.
Responsibilities
* Design, production, debugging and commissioning of PCBs for various IFAE projects.
* Collaborate with the electronics engineering group to cover project needs.
Required Skills And Evaluation Criteria
* Title: Electronics Engineer.
* Experience in multilayer PCB design: prototyping, testing and debugging.
* Good knowledge in analog and digital electronics.
* Knowledge of circuit simulation tools (PSPICE, others).
* Experience using ORCAD and ALLEGRO or other PCB design tools (schematic/Layout).
* Experience with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, testers, etc.).
* Knowledge of hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog is valuable.
* English: High level.
* Ability to report results clearly.
Evaluation Criteria Weights
* PCB design experience: 25
* CADENCE (Capture/Allegro): 10
* Analog/digital electronics connections: 30
* Analog circuit simulation (PSPICE): 5
* Problem identification and solving in designed PCBs: 20
* HDL knowledge (VHDL/Verilog): 10
What will be your role?
The selected candidate will be integrated into the IFAE electronics engineering group, focusing on the design of custom PCBs to meet project needs, debugging and commissioning, and assisting with testing tasks.
Offered Contract
* Full-time contract (40 hours/week).
* Contracte Indefinit per la llei de la Ciència linked to the duration of the project.
* Salary proportional to experience and qualifications within the category range.
* Opportunity to work on interesting experimental science, with personal growth and ongoing learning.
* Start date as soon as possible.
Application And Selection Process
Applications should be submitted to Carles Puigdengoles (cpuig@ifae.es) and rrhh@ifae.es, stating the job reference (IFAE2025/32_MEDICALPHYSICS_SO_Engineer). Include a motivation letter and updated CV. Sending CVs implies consent to IFAE data privacy notice. Applications must contain a personal identification number (DNI, NIE or passport).
IFAE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all qualified candidates, with encouragement for groups traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering to apply. A Selection Committee will evaluate applications; online interviews may be conducted if necessary. Staff with a pre-existing relationship with the Consortium authorities may have priority in awarding the position.
For questions related to this job opening, contact Carles Puigdengoles (cpuig@ifae.es).
Funding Statement: Esta plaza está financiada en el marco de la acreditación Severo Ochoa de IFAE CEX2024-001441-S (2025–2028).
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Research Services
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