Ava is a digital health company with the aim to revolutionize women’s health. The company is headquartered
in Zurich, Switzerland with offices in San Francisco and Hong Kong and partner offices in Belgrade and Makati.
Our wearable device, smart app and proprietary predictive algorithms empower women by giving them unique
clinically researched insights and personalized data about their menstrual cycle, fertile window, and pregnancy
delivered in a way that’s convenient and non-invasive. Ava is a global, award-winning brand with strong social
network communities. Our current key markets include USA, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, UK, and
Hong Kong.
Would you like to join us on our challenging adventure? To strengthen our team, we are looking for a:

Hardware Engineer, Wearable devices (80-100%)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland with occasional travel to the locations of our partner companies
Responsibilities

• Stay on top of technological trends about wearable sensor systems and measurement of physiological
  parameters


• Independently identify and evaluate new technological solutions by actively networking with suppliers,
  research institutions and other industry partners


• Develop innovative concepts for component integration into pre-development mockups and prototypes
  (electronic, electrical and mechanical)


• Demonstrate a hands-on mentality by independently building prototypes and mockups and validate them
  in a controlled environment


• Plan and execute data analysis and validation in close collaboration with our Data Science team; ensure
  integration of learnings into current or future product concepts


• Participate in development projects by providing your experience and knowledge


• Oversee conceptualization and implementation of a test environment (equipment, tools, test protocols) in
  line with industry specific standards

About you:

• Degree from a renowned technical university (MSc or FH with suitable further education)


• At least 5+ years of experience in a similar environment with profound experience of sensor systems and
  instrumentation and low power embedded systems


• Previous experience with Software / Firmware development and mass manufacturing of miniaturized
  electronics


• Experience with wearable and medical devices (health monitoring) is a strong plus and training or
  experience in the healthcare industry is a plus


• Ability to find pragmatic innovative solutions to technical and physiological challenges in an environment of
  fast pace and limited resources


• Capability to analyze complex technical issues, quickly derive appropriate actions and independently iterate
  on prototype stages


• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, adhere to timelines/milestones and
  work on long term projects while still contributing to short term tasks and actions


• Willingness to work in a cross functional, project driven and highly regulated and documented
  environment


• Strong communication skills with individuals from diverse backgrounds


• Fluent in English; German and other languages a plus


• Entrepreneurial, “hands-on”, highly self-motivated and driven, empathic

Ava | www.avawomen.com

Would you like to contribute to a highly motivated team, with a lot of space for your own initiatives? If yes,
please send your complete application to recruiting@avawomen.com.
We appreciate that you share our excitement for Ava. Please be aware that only fully documented applications
(CV, motivation letter and supporting documents) can be considered. Should you not hear back from us within
3 weeks your application has unfortunately not been successful for the respective role.
Ava – Revolutionizing women’s health
Ivo Locher, Senior Hardware Program Manager

Ava | www.avawomen.com