Technician / Engineer

The Mobile Robotics Lab (MRL) at ETH Zürich pushes the limits of robot

intelligence

learned perception can drive action in a closed loop

We investigate these questions on a number of real-world robots such as the Unitree G1 humanoid, Stretch 3, and drones. For details about the individual running projects, please refer to our

website

Job description

• Design & Development: Design custom (embedded) hardware (CAD/PCB) and software solutions (Python/C/C++) to meet specific requirements for both cutting-edge research and practical aspects 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; perform functional tests, calibrations, and troubleshooting
• Maintenance & Support: Maintain robotic systems after field deployments and document all technical configurations and test protocols
• Logistics & Procurement: Manage component procurement, supplier relations, and inventory control for the production and laboratory stock
• Safety & Compliance: Serve as the safety responsible; implement laboratory regulations, conduct risk assessments, and manage safety audits/onboarding

Profile

• 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; 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 with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment
• Communication: Strong sense of responsibility and the confidence to lead safety training and instruct students and researchers
• Mindset: A proactive, solution-oriented "hands-on" mentality with the ability to work independently

We offer

• Work on cutting edge research in collaboration with academic and industrial partners
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team bridging research theory and robotics in the real world
• Modern lab facilities and flexible conditions within a leading-edge research environment
• We promote diversity through flexible working hours and the possibility of part-time arrangements

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