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Simon Clemens Schweizer is a detail-oriented engineer and technical specialist with a strong background in automation, electronics, and sensor systems. He completed his apprenticeship as an automation engineer and earned a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering. His professional experience spans industrial automation, microfluidic laboratory technologies, and software development. Simon enjoys bridging physical engineering with digital technology, particularly in contexts that demand reliability, robustness, and inventive problem-solving. Currently, he works at ETH Zurich in the Engineering Geology group, where he designs, builds, and deploys environmental sensor systems in the Swiss Alps. His work includes electronics integration, mechanical fabrication, and the communication network setup for remote monitoring stations. Simon thrives in interdisciplinary teams and loves challenging fieldwork environments that require adaptability and initiative. He is driven by curiosity and hands-on innovation, contributing to research with real-world impact.
ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland
Developing VisionOne System, an AI & VR-based visual field testing platform, collaborating with a scrum full-stack team on R&D and FDA CE Certification.
University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland
Developing novel hardware and software solutions for VR AI-based visual field testing.
University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland
Setup production and refinement of Organ-on-Chip, Bio-Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (BioMEMS), and laboratory management for CAD production of microfluidic devices.
Unknown • Unknown
Planning, assembling, and testing installation of electric control cabinets for industrial and scientific systems, as well as mechanical manufacturing processing.
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