Technician position for the hardware design of innovative robotic and mechatronic systems

Aretè & Cocchi Technology; Genova; In loco; EUR 32.000 - 35.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Two days teleworking per week

Private health care coverage

Flexible working hours

Descrizione del lavoro

The IIT - Italian Institute of Technology in Genova invites applications for a Technician position focused on hardware design of innovative robotic and mechatronic systems, funded within INAIL ErgoCub-2.0. The role is a contract position up to 17 months, located at IIT CRIS – Via San Quirico 19D, Genova.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team under the Human-Robot Interfaces and Interaction unit, designing, prototyping and integrating mechanical components, sensors and control hardware to

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• Experience in mechanical design, prototyping, or hardware integration.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar).
• Good English language skills and basic MS Office knowledge.

Mansioni

• Design, prototype, and assemble mechanical and mechatronic components for robotic platforms.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and electronic hardware into new systems.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot prototypes.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate designs into functional hardware.
• Maintain and document laboratory equipment and platforms.
• Support robot–human interaction experiments.

Conoscenze

Mechanical design

Prototyping

3D CAD tools

English proficiency

Hardware integration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics

Strumenti

SolidWorks

Inventor

ROS / MATLAB/Simulink

Descrizione del lavoro

Technician position for the hardware design of innovative robotic and mechatronic systems

Italy

Commitment & contract: Technician level 2, up to 17 months duration

Location: IIT CRIS – Via San Quirico 19D, Genova

This open position/research is funded by INAIL within the project: ErgoCub-2.0 - CUP J53C24000540005

Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!

At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.

THE ROLE

You will be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their own expertise, to support IIT research activity. The Human-Robot Interfaces and Interaction (HRI²) research unit is coordinated by Dr. Arash Ajoudani. We develop intelligent robots that can enable timely, natural, and human-in-command interactions with humans on both cognitive and physical levels, representing the concept of socio-physical interaction. Our multidisciplinary approach spans the theoretical, technical, and practical dimensions of modern collaborative systems.

This position focuses on the design and development of innovative robotic and mechatronic systems, combining advanced mechanical design with sensing, actuation, and control integration. The main goal is to create human-centered robotic platforms that are reliable, ergonomic, and adaptable to real-world applications, enabling intuitive interaction and safe, efficient collaboration with users.

Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Designing, prototyping, and assembling mechanical and mechatronic components for robotic platforms.


• Supporting the integration of sensors, actuators, and electronic hardware into novel robotic systems.


• Performing testing, validation, and troubleshooting of robotic and mechatronic prototypes.


• Collaborating with researchers to translate conceptual designs into functional hardware.


• Contributing to maintenance, upgrades, and documentation of laboratory equipment and robotic platforms.


• Supporting experimental setups for robot–human interaction studies.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline.


• Documented experience in mechanical design, prototyping, or hardware integration.


• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).


• Good knowledge of the English language.


• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.


• Strong focus on stakeholder needs and expectations.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience with rapid prototyping technologies (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting).


• Knowledge of electronics, embedded systems, or control hardware for robotics.


• Familiarity with simulation software (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, ROS-based tools).


• Ability to work in a challenging and international environment.


• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary setting.


• Strong problem-solving attitude, analytical reasoning skills, and growth mindset.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• A yearly gross salary ranging between 32 and 35K Euros, which may include a bonus option depending on your role and contract


• Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract


• Two days of teleworking per week and flexible working hours are available for certain roles


• Candidate holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree who have not been resident in Italy in the last 3 years and move back to Italy to start any work activity, and meet specific requirements, can benefit from a 50% deduction on their income.

This open position is financed INAIL within the CORE project.

Application’s deadline: The call will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

The availability of this position is conditional upon the final signature of the agreement between INAIL and IIT, which is currently in progress.

To discover more about life at IIT, visit the dedicated section here: https://www.iit.it/en/work-at-iit