Part-Time Lab Manager & Robotics Support Technician

ETH Zurich

Zürich

Hybrid

CHF 12,000 - 32,000

Part time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

World-class facilities
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Public transport benefits

Job summary

ETH Zurich’s IDEAL Lab seeks a part-time Lab Manager and coordinating technician to handle basic lab operations and safety (~20% time), with potential expansion into engineering and student support. You will train students, manage inventory, coordinate equipment maintenance (3D printers, UR5e), and assist with demos for visitors while maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

The role emphasizes mentoring students, enforcing lab safety rules, and collaborating with ETH TechPool and other

Qualifications

  • Practical background in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience with 3D printing, UR5e robots, and basic electronics.
  • Enjoy mentoring students and enforcing lab safety.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee basic lab operations and safety procedures (20% time).
  • Coordinate maintenance and usage of shared equipment (3D printers, robots, tools).
  • Support engineering and student projects, including documenting processes and onboarding new students.
  • Assist Ph.D. students and post-docs with transitioning projects between semesters and setups.

Skills

Lab operations
Safety training
3D printing
Robotics
Student mentoring

Education

Mechanical engineering / Mechatronics degree

Tools

UR5e robots
3D printers
Basic electronics

Job description

ETH Zurich’s IDEAL Lab seeks a part-time Lab Manager and coordinating technician to handle basic lab operations and safety (~20% time), with potential expansion into engineering and student support. You will train students, manage inventory, coordinate equipment maintenance (3D printers, UR5e), and assist with demos for visitors while maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

The role emphasizes mentoring students, enforcing lab safety rules, and collaborating with ETH TechPool and other

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