Robotics Engineer

Swiss Cobotics Competence Center (S3C); Biel; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Cobotics Competence Center (S3C) in Biel/Bienne seeks a Robotics Engineer to develop robotic solutions for industrial applications, working with collaborative and humanoid robots. You will blend state-of-the-art research with practical engineering to address automation challenges.

The role offers an 80%–100% workload, permanent employment, and a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment near Biel. A MSc or PhD in a related field and hands-on robotics experience are expected.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in robotics, control, mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• - Strong foundations in robot kinematics and control, with expertise in motion planning, reactive control and/or robot learning.
• - Fundamental knowledge of robotic vision. Strong and/or C++ programming skills. Experience with ROS/ROS2 is an advantage.
• - Hands-on robotics experience through a thesis, research or industrial projects.
• - Experience with robot manipulators or humanoid robots is an advantage.
• - Creativity, motivation and analytical rigour: able to assess research methods, question assumptions and test new ideas.
• - Initiative and a collaborative mindset: able to organise your work, propose technical approaches and seek input from colleagues and partners.
• - Proficiency in at least two of the following languages: , French and English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to industrial projects and Innosuisse-funded research projects, working directly with industrial and academic partners.
• - Lead technical development, from defining requirements and selecting methods to implementation and experimental validation.
• - Develop manipulation capabilities for cobots and humanoids, integrating algorithms, robot software, sensors and hardware.
• - Investigate open technical challenges, developing and evaluating new approaches that advance the state of the art where needed.
• - Present results through technical demonstrations, project reviews and training for industrial partners.

Skills

Robot kinematics

Motion planning

Reactive control

Robot learning

Robot vision

C++ programming

ROS/ROS2

Hands-on robotics

French & English

Education

MSc/PhD in robotics or related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Job description

Robotics Engineer

Swiss Cobotics Competence Center (S3C) Vacant since : 10.11.2026 2503 Biel/Bienne (BE) 80% - 100% By agreement Permanent

At the Swiss Cobotics Competence Center (S3C), you will develop robotic solutions for challenging industrial applications. Working with collaborative and humanoid robots, you will combine state-of-the-art research with practical engineering to address automation problems.

S3C is a non-profit association and research institution based in Biel/Bienne, supported by the AM-TTC initiative. We connect applied robotics research with industrial innovation.

YOUR PROFILE

• MSc or PhD in robotics, control, mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong foundations in robot kinematics and control, with expertise in motion planning, reactive control and/or robot learning.
• Fundamental knowledge of robotic vision.Strong and/or C++ programming skills. Experience with ROS/ROS2 is an advantage.
• Hands-on robotics experience through a thesis, research or industrial projects.
• Experience with robot manipulators or humanoid robots is an advantage.
• Creativity, motivation and analytical rigour: able to assess research methods, question assumptions and test new ideas.
• Initiative and a collaborative mindset: able to organise your work, propose technical approaches and seek input from colleagues and partners.
• Proficiency in at least two of the following languages: , French and English.

YOUR ROLE

• Contribute to industrial projects and Innosuisse-funded research projects, working directly with industrial and academic partners.
• Lead technical development, from defining requirements and selecting methods to implementation and experimental validation.
• Develop manipulation capabilities for cobots and humanoids, integrating algorithms, robot software, sensors and hardware.
• Investigate open technical challenges, developing and evaluating new approaches that advance the state of the art where needed.
• Present results through technical demonstrations, project reviews and training for industrial partners.

WHY S3C?

• Freedom to shape your approach, with support and exchange within a multidisciplinary team.
• Research with practical impact: see your work progress from an initial concept to a prototype evaluated against industrial needs.
• Access to diverse robotic platforms: experiment with cobots, humanoids, mobile robots and custom setups.
• Professional visibility and connections: showcase your demonstrators to industry visitors and build relationships through S3C's network of research institutions and companies.

• Swiss Cobotics Competence Center (S3C)
  Aabergstrasse 46
  2503 Biel/Bienne

Work location

• Work location 2503 Biel/Bienne (BE)

Workload

• Workload 80% - 100%

Employment start

• Employment start By agreement

Employment duration

• Employment duration Permanent

By online

• By online Online form