Mechanical Engineer and Technician – Robotics
Zürich, Switzerland12h ago
Key details
- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Work style
- Onsite
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Hardware, mechanical & civil engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 12h ago
Skills
About the role
What you'll do
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Produce comprehensive CAD models, technical drawings, specifications, assembly instructions, and testing plans for complex parts and assemblies.
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Drive daily hands-on prototyping, testing, and debugging efforts.
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Assemble, fix, and commission robots
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Collaborate closely on hardware and system design across multiple cross-functional teams, supporting peers and sharing knowledge.
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Champion and maintain a culture of engineering best practices.
What you'll need
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A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant professional engineering experience (experience specifically in robotic engineering is highly preferred).
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Mastery of at least one 3D CAD system (e.g., SolidWorks, Onshape) and experience navigating version control (PDM, Windchill, or similar) with multiple contributors on large assemblies.
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Strong experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA), including technical drawing ownership, proper application of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and part inspection/verification.
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Deep knowledge of engineering analysis tools, including Simulation, FEA, Python, and MATLAB.
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Hands-on proficiency with common mechanical prototyping tools and processes (mills, lathes, 3D printers, laser cutters, etc.).
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Demonstrated experience in designing, maintaining, and fielding mobile robots, encompassing safety and operational protocols.
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Proven experience designing for diverse fabrication methods such as CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and casting.
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A strong background in design best practices for rugged, field-deployable systems (e.g., troubleshooting failures, integrating sensors and compute hardware, designing cable routing, and meeting IP requirements).
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Excellent communication skills to align technical requirements across internal teams and external vendors.
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A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a genuine excitement for cutting-edge robotics.
Bonus
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Proficiency in integrating complex hardware components to ensure seamless operation across robotic platforms.
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Hands-on experience designing, manufacturing, and testing custom actuation for robotic systems, particularly integrating frameless pairs for rotary actuation.
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Specialized expertise in one or more of the following areas: robotic actuation, system-level architecture for complex electromechanical systems, safety-critical design for human-interfacing systems, or complex mechanism design.
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