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Our “Edge AI and vision” group, based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland is looking for a System Architect and Project Manager for vision system design.
Your mission
As a System Architect and Project Manager, you will lead the research and development of low-power, multi-spectral vision systems. You’ll oversee projects spanning optics, electronics, mechanics, and algorithms, while engaging in industry partnerships to expand our project portfolio.
Your responsibilities
* Lead design and development of advanced vision systems integrating optics, electronics, mechanics, and algorithms.
* Manage project acquisition, scope, efforts, timelines, and risks, ensuring resource optimization across hardware and software.
* Engage directly with customers, building strong industry relationships to enhance our project reach.
* Lead proposal writing, effort estimation, and scope definition.
Your profile
Know-how
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science, with 5+ years in vision/optical system design and multidisciplinary project management.
* Technical skills: Vision and optical systems design, including illumination, photometry, and multi-camera systems.
o CAD modeling proficiency (ideally SolidWorks).
o Hands-on laboratory experience with optical systems.
* Project Management: Proven experience writing business and technical proposals, managing and derisking complex projects, handling multiple simultaneous tasks, and customer relations.
* Experience with deep neural networks, image processing, and embedded vision systems (including firmware).
* Programming knowledge in C, C++, C#, Matlab, Python (OpenCV).
* Familiarity with low-power applications, miniaturization, and HW-SW feature analysis.
* Knowledge in microcontroller programming (e.g., ST32, NXP).
* Rapid prototyping and development of marketing demonstrators.
Interpersonal Skills
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
* A future-focused mindset with a robust scientific curiosity.
* Fluency in English (French preferred).
* Ability to represent CSEM in fairs, exhibitions, and conferences.
CSEM mission and values
Our mission is the development and transfer of innovative technologies to the Swiss industry. Our objective is to make an impact on our customers and on society at large in the fields of precision manufacturing, digital technologies, and sustainable energy.
We are
* A unique place between research and industry at the cutting edge of new technologies.
* An innovative, non-profit, and employee-driven company.
* A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment.
* A solar team focused on enabling solutions to energy challenges for a sustainable world.
Working@CSEM means
* Being part of a passionate community.
* Incredible flexibility, attractive working conditions, and great opportunities for development.
* Benefit from a management style based on trust & feedback and that favors a work-life balance.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
We look forward to receiving your complete application file via (CV, cover letter, certificates & diplomas) our job page.
Preference will be given to professionals applying directly.
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