Join the Mobile Robotics Lab at ETH Zürich
The Mobile Robotics Lab (MRL) at ETH Zürich is at the forefront of advancing robot intelligence. Our mission is to develop robots that can safely explore, navigate, and interact with their environments. We are particularly focused on how learned perception can drive action in a closed loop and how we can leverage foundation models for long-term autonomy. To support this vision, we are seeking a skilled lab technician/engineer with technical expertise in both hardware and software development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Development: Create custom embedded hardware (CAD/PCB) and software solutions (Python/C/C++) tailored to meet specific research and educational needs.
- Educational Support: Provide technical mentorship for student initiatives, guiding them through hardware-software integration and prototyping.
- Production & Integration: Assemble, integrate, and commission robotic systems, conducting functional tests, calibrations, and troubleshooting.
- Maintenance & Support: Maintain robotic systems post-deployment and document all technical configurations and test protocols.
- Logistics & Procurement: Oversee component procurement, supplier relations, and inventory control for both production and laboratory needs.
- Safety & Compliance: Act as the safety lead by implementing laboratory regulations, conducting risk assessments, and managing safety audits and onboarding.
Qualifications
- Education: Degree or advanced vocational training in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in assembling and maintaining complex robotic systems, with a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and control components.
- Laboratory Skills: Proficient with measurement tools, calibration procedures, and structured technical reporting.
- Organization: Highly structured and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment.
- Communication: A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to confidently lead safety training and instruct students and researchers.
- Mindset: A proactive, solution-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently.
What We Offer
- Work on cutting-edge research in collaboration with academic and industrial partners.
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team that bridges research theory and robotics in practical applications.
- Access to modern lab facilities and flexible working conditions in a leading-edge research environment.
- We promote diversity through flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
Apply Now
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Further Information
For more information about the Mobile Robotics Lab, please visit our website. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Isabella De Nitti at isabella.denitti@mrl.ethz.ch (no applications).
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
The pre-selection process is conducted by our responsible recruiters, not by artificial intelligence.
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