Lab Manager & Experimental Tech for Robotics

ETH Zürich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Public transport benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

ETH Zürich IDEAL Lab seeks a part-time Lab Manager/ coordinating technician to support daily operations, safety and student projects. You will oversee safety training, maintain equipment, and coordinate with staff and students.

The role combines hands-on lab work with mentoring, robotics support (UR5e), inventory, and collaboration with external partners. The candidate should have a practical engineering background and enjoy working with students in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Practical engineering background in mechanical/mechatronics or related field.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and safety practices.
• Enjoy mentoring students and coordinating lab activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as General Safety Representative; train students/staff on safety and equipment use.
• Maintain lab operations: inventory, purchasing requests, and cleaning coordination.
• Coordinate maintenance of shared equipment (3D printers, robots, tools) and assist with demos.
• Support Ph.D. students and post-docs in transitioning projects between semesters.

Skills

Lab management

Safety training

3D printing

UR5e robotics

Student mentoring

Education

B.Sc. in mechanical engineering

Tools

ROS/ROS2

3D printers

Job description

ETH Zürich IDEAL Lab seeks a part-time Lab Manager/ coordinating technician to support daily operations, safety and student projects. You will oversee safety training, maintain equipment, and coordinate with staff and students.

The role combines hands-on lab work with mentoring, robotics support (UR5e), inventory, and collaboration with external partners. The candidate should have a practical engineering background and enjoy working with students in a dynamic research environment.