Technician / Engineer

The Mobile Robotics Lab (MRL) at ETH Zürich pushes the limits of robot intelligence. We want to build robots that can safely explore, navigate, and interact with their environments—specifically, how learned perception can drive action in a closed loop and how we can leverage foundation models for long-term autonomy. To this end, we are looking for a capable lab technician / engineer who supports our vision with technical expertise in hardware and software development.

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 .

• 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

• 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

• 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

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Reference letters
• Certificates & Diploma

Further information about Mobile Robotics Lab can be found on our Website . Questions regarding the position should be directed to Isabella De Nitti, Write an email (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.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

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