Field Robotics Mechanical Engineer - Own Hardware in Zurich

1000scholars; Zürich; Sur place; CHF 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Spin-off opportunity

Outdoor field testing

Résumé du poste

ETH Zurich, an established university research group, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the physical robot’s structure, mechanisms, enclosures and assemblies. You will design for manufacturability, prototype outdoors, and coordinate with electronics and software to ensure robust performance.

You will work closely with workshops and technicians, documenting revisions and build notes to enable rapid future work. Outdoor field days and lake testing are part of the role.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years hands-on experience after degree.
• Background in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Hardware from concept to tested object with CAD judgement.

Responsabilités

• Own the physical robot: structure, mechanisms, enclosures, mounts and the path from idea to a part that can be built again.
• Design with manufacture, assembly, sealing and service in mind; prove with prototypes and tests outdoors.
• Collaborate with electronics and software on space, heat, cables, and water/vibration challenges.
• Coordinate with workshops, suppliers and technicians to turn drawings into reliable assemblies.
• Leave clear models, revisions and build notes for future speed.

Connaissances

Mechanical engineering

Mechatronics

Robotics

Hands-on hardware

Electronics packaging

CAD

Documentation

Independent working style

Outdoor testing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Background in robotics/mechatronics

Outils

CAD

Description du poste

ETH Zurich, an established university research group, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the physical robot’s structure, mechanisms, enclosures and assemblies. You will design for manufacturability, prototype outdoors, and coordinate with electronics and software to ensure robust performance.

You will work closely with workshops and technicians, documenting revisions and build notes to enable rapid future work. Outdoor field days and lake testing are part of the role.