Field Robotics Mechanical Engineer — Outdoor, Water‑Ready

ETH Zurich

Zürich

On-site

CHF 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

ETH Zurich's Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control seeks an early‑career project staff member to own the physical robot platform, from structure to assemblies designed for field use. You will collaborate with electronics and software, ensure robust sealing, mounting and serviceability, and document revisions so future teams can build and iterate efficiently, indoors and outdoors around Lake Zürich.

The role emphasizes hands‑on fabrication, testing outdoors, and end‑to‑end hardware

Qualifications

Hands-on hardware from concept to tested object that others can build or maintain.
Evidence of hardware ownership from idea to a built, field-tested object.
Experience with outdoor, field-ready hardware and rapid iteration.

Responsibilities

Own the physical robot: structure, mechanisms, enclosures, mounts, and the path from idea to buildable part.
Design with manufacture, assembly, sealing, and serviceability; prove with prototypes and tests, outdoors.
Collaborate with electronics and software on space, connectors, heat, cables, and resilience against water and vibration.
Coordinate with workshops, suppliers and technicians to turn drawings into reliable assemblies.
Leave clear models, revisions and build notes for future fast iteration.