Field Robotics Engineer

flink; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Equity

Central Zurich office

Zusammenfassung

Flink Robotics is seeking a hands-on Field Robotics Engineer to install and commission robots at customer sites, lead on-site deployments and continuously improve the autonomy stack in production environments.

You will travel up to 60% and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose hardware and software issues, train operators and represent Flink at demos and industry events. Fluency in English and German is a strong plus.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in mechatronics, sensors, networking and basic control principles.
• Strong track record in commissioning complex electromechanical or robotic systems in the field.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues.

Aufgaben

• Assemble, configure and test our robots in the lab and at customer sites to iterate and improve the system.
• Own the planning, coordination and execution of on-site installations, acting as the technical lead and ensuring a smooth handover to the customer.
• Run our autonomy stack and tune perception and motion modules in production environments.
• Train operators and provide hands-on support during ramp-up, collecting insights that feed back into our product roadmap.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware/software issues, both remotely and on-site.
• Represent Flink at customer demos, pilots, trade shows and industry events.
• Record field data and transfer lessons learnt to our engineering teams to unlock new use-cases and improve reliability

Kenntnisse

Mechatronics

Sensors

Networking

Control principles

Tools

Linux

Jobbeschreibung

Flink Robotics is a fast-paced startup backed by world-class VCs, originating from the Computational Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich. We’re building the next generation of plug-and-play robots, powered by a novel approach to make robots autonomous. Our robots are designed to revolutionize material handling, from stacking boxes to sorting parcels and unloading goods.

We’re looking for a hands-on Field Robotics Engineer who loves debugging, stress-testing and is ready to install robots that move the world’s parcels. In this role, you’ll be the face of Flink at customer sites and industry events, making sure every system is rigorously tested, commissioned and continuously improved.

Who you are

• Eager to join a VC-backed startup in its early phase and take ownership of field projects.
• Passionate about robotics: from mechanics and electronics to computer vision and control.
• Proactive problem-solver wanting to learn new things
• Clear communicator, fluent in English, German is a strong plus.
• Excited about frequent travel to production sites (up to 60 %).
• Enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and customers on the shop floor, adapting your style to the people and pressure in the room.

What you bring

• 3-5 years of experience in mechatronics, sensors, networking and basic control principles
• Strong track record in commissioning complex electromechanical or robotic systems in the field
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues
• Excited about travel and deploying robots in production environments
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across technical and operational levels
• Prior robot deployments, proficiency in German or other languages, driver's license and familiarity with Linux are a plus

What you'll do

• Assemble, configure and test our robots in the lab and at customer sites to iterate and improve the system
• Own the planning, coordination and execution of on-site installations, acting as the technical lead and ensuring a smooth handover to the customer
• Run our autonomy stack and tune perception and motion modules in production environments
• Train operators and provide hands-on support during ramp-up, collecting insights that feed straight back into our product roadmap
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware/software issues, both remotely and on-site

Represent Flink at customer demos, pilots, trade shows and industry events

• Record field data and transfer lessons learnt to our engineering teams to unlock new use-cases and improve reliability

Why join

• A great team dedicated to building a product with almost unlimited potential
• Work on challenging problems at the cutting edge of robotics
• Competitive salary, equity, and top-tier gear
• Work in a central office in Zurich and around the world, wherever our partners are