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 capable of safely exploring, navigating, and interacting with their environments. We are particularly focused on how learned perception can drive actions in a closed loop and how foundation models can facilitate long-term autonomy. To support our vision, we are seeking a skilled lab technician or engineer with technical expertise in hardware and software development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Development: Create custom (embedded) hardware (CAD/PCB) and software solutions (Python/C/C++) that meet specific requirements for both pioneering research and practical applications in taught courses.
- Educational Support: Provide technical mentorship for student initiatives (e.g., Focus Projects), guiding them through hardware-software integration and prototyping.
- Production & Integration: Assemble, integrate, and commission robotic systems; conduct functional tests, calibrations, and troubleshooting.
- Maintenance & Support: Maintain robotic systems after field deployments and meticulously document all technical configurations and test protocols.
- Logistics & Procurement: Oversee component procurement, manage supplier relations, and control inventory for both production and laboratory stock.
- Safety & Compliance: Act as the safety officer; implement laboratory regulations, conduct risk assessments, and manage 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, combined 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: Strong sense of responsibility and confidence in leading safety training and instructing students and researchers.
- Mindset: A proactive, solution-oriented "hands-on" mentality with the ability to work independently.
What We Offer
- Engagement in cutting-edge research in collaboration with academic and industrial partners.
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary team that bridges theoretical research and practical robotics applications.
- Access to modern lab facilities and flexible conditions within a leading-edge research environment.
- Promotion of diversity through flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
To apply, please submit your application online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Contact Information
For further information about the Mobile Robotics Lab, please visit our website. Questions regarding the position can be directed to 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.
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