Engineering Technician

Mimic Robotics AG; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Surprise team trips

Free gym and sports subscription

Joint breakfasts and dinners

Zusammenfassung

mimic Robotics AG in Zurich is seeking an Assembly & Maintenance Technician to support development and fabrication of dexterous robotic hands. You will work at the intersection of mechanics and electronics, assembling prototypes, developing tests, and organizing a state‑of‑the‑art hardware workshop.

Your work will help bring complex products from concepts to scalable manufacturing, with opportunities to install robots at customer sites and provide hardware support.

Qualifikationen

• Professional training (Ausbildung) or Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience building and assembling complex prototypes.
• 3D printing (FDM) expertise from professional or private projects.

Aufgaben

• Fabricate and assemble prototypes and small batch series of robotic hands.
• Develop and continuously improve manufacturing and assembly procedures.
• Develop, conduct and document reliability and lifetime testing of systems.
• Organise and manage state‑of‑the‑art mechanical workshop.
• Install robots at customer sites and provide hardware maintenance and support.
• Instruct others on processes and procedures you master.

Kenntnisse

C/C++/Python

PCB design

CAD design

Design for manufacturing

SMD soldering

3D printing

Manufacturing processes

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

mimic is an early stage deep tech robotics & AI start-up based in Zurich and supported by leading VCs. We give industry workers a helping hand for tedious manual labour tasks and mitigate labour shortages with a versatile automation platform. Our automation solutions, driven by dexterous robotic hands and cutting edge AI trained on human observations, bring a new level of AI embodiment to the real world.

As an Assembly & Maintenance Technician you will support the development and fabrication of cutting-edge dexterous robotic hands. In this role you will work at the intersection of mechanics and electronics, assembling prototypes, developing and executing tests, and organise and manage a state-of-the-art hardware workshop. Your work will be a key contribution to bring a complex product from concepts and early-stage prototypes all the way to scaling manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble prototypes and small batch series of robotic hands
• Develop and constantly improve manufacturing and assembly procedures
• Develop, conduct and document reliability and lifetime testing of your systems
• Organise and manage our state-of-the-art mechanical workshop
• Help install robots at customer sites and provide hardware maintenance and support for customer projects
• Instruct others on processes and procedures you master

Requirements

• Professional training (Ausbildung) or Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or a related field
• Strong intuition for mechanical and electrical systems with hands‑on experience in building and assembling complex prototypes
• 3D printing (FDM) expertise from professional or private projects
• Proficiency in at least several of the following technical topics:
  • C++ / C / Python
  • PCB design
  • CAD design
  • Design for manufacturing
  • SMD soldering experience
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes like CNC machining, injection-molding, etc.
• High motivation and problem-solving ability
• Well-structured, tidy and organized work style, with the ability to motivate others to follow structure
• Must hold a Swiss work permit or EU passport
• Fluent in English

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer a competitive yearly base salary
• Surprise team trips, free gym and sports subscription, joint breakfasts and dinners and other exciting team activities

At mimic, you will have the unique opportunity to shape a robotics and AI company from the ground up. With our flat hierarchy, you’ll work directly with the founders and some of the most talented individuals in the robotics field. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to apply, regardless of background, and we are looking forward to you bringing along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives. Together, we can solve some of the greatest challenges in robotics.