Robotics Engineer

About the job

At the Swiss Cobotics Competence Center (S3C), you will develop robotic solutions for challenging industrial applications. Working with collaborative and humanoid robots, you will combine state-of-the-art research with practical engineering to address automation problems.

S3C is a non-profit association and research institution based in Biel/Bienne, supported by the AM-TTC initiative. We connect applied robotics research with industrial innovation.

YOUR PROFILE

• MSc or PhD in robotics, control, mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong foundations in robot kinematics and control, with expertise in motion planning, reactive control and/or robot learning.
• Fundamental knowledge of robotic vision.Strong Python and/or C++ programming skills. Experience with ROS/ROS2 is an advantage.
• Hands-on robotics experience through a thesis, research or industrial projects.
• Experience with robot manipulators or humanoid robots is an advantage.
• Creativity, motivation and analytical rigour: able to assess research methods, question assumptions and test new ideas.
• Initiative and a collaborative mindset: able to organise your work, propose technical approaches and seek input from colleagues and partners.
• Proficiency in at least two of the following languages: German, French and English.

YOUR ROLE

• Contribute to industrial projects and Innosuisse-funded research projects, working directly with industrial and academic partners.
• Lead technical development, from defining requirements and selecting methods to implementation and experimental validation.
• Develop manipulation capabilities for cobots and humanoids, integrating algorithms, robot software, sensors and hardware.
• Investigate open technical challenges, developing and evaluating new approaches that advance the state of the art where needed.
• Present results through technical demonstrations, project reviews and training for industrial partners.

WHY S3C?

• Freedom to shape your approach, with support and exchange within a multidisciplinary team.
• Research with practical impact: see your work progress from an initial concept to a prototype evaluated against industrial needs.
• Access to diverse robotic platforms: experiment with cobots, humanoids, mobile robots and custom setups.
• Professional visibility and connections: showcase your demonstrators to industry visitors and build relationships through S3C’s network of research institutions and companies.