Robotics Hardware Engineer & Prototyping Specialist

Robotics and AI Institute; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotics and AI Institute in Zürich seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, and deploy high-performance mobile robots. You will create CAD models, drawings, and testing plans; lead hands-on prototyping, assembly, and commissioning; and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure rugged, field-ready systems.

Required: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with robotics experience, proficiency in SolidWorks or Onshape, DFM/DFA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, FEA tools, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant professional experience in robotics preferred.
• Proficiency in one 3D CAD system and version control for large assemblies.
• Strong DFM/DFA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and part inspection understanding.
• Knowledge of simulation/FEA, Python, and MATLAB.
• Hands-on prototyping and machining experience; fielding mobile robots.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive CAD models, drawings, specs, assembly instructions, and testing plans.
• Drive daily hands-on prototyping, testing, and debugging.
• Assemble, fix, and commission robots.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams on hardware and system design.
• Champion engineering best practices.

Skills

CAD modelling

DFM/DFA

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Part inspection

FEA

Python

MATLAB

Prototyping tools

Robotics experience

Cable routing

IP requirements

Team communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

PDM

Windchill

Job description

Robotics and AI Institute in Zürich seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, and deploy high-performance mobile robots. You will create CAD models, drawings, and testing plans; lead hands-on prototyping, assembly, and commissioning; and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure rugged, field-ready systems.

Required: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with robotics experience, proficiency in SolidWorks or Onshape, DFM/DFA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, FEA tools, and hands-on