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What educational background or degree level is required for the Technician / Engineer at ETH Zürich?

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Technician / Engineer

ETH Zürich

Found 4 weeks ago

Location

Zurich, Switzerland

Duration (Months)

12 Months

Time

Not disclosed

Work Mode

On-site

Salary

N/A

Visa Help

Not disclosed

Last Verified

4 weeks ago

Education

Bachelor

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

embedded hardware
CAD/PCB
Python/C/C++
robotic systems
mechanical
electrical
software
control components
measurement tools
calibration procedures

Soft Skills

technical mentorship
structured
detail-oriented
manage multiple priorities
dynamic research environment
Strong sense of responsibility
confidence to lead safety training
instruct students and researchers
proactive
solution-oriented
hands-on mentality
work independently

Job Description

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

Requirements

Degree or advanced vocational training in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience in assembling and maintaining complex robotic systems
solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and control components
Proficient with measurement tools, calibration procedures, and structured technical reporting
Highly structured and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment
Strong sense of responsibility and the confidence to lead safety training and instruct students and researchers
A proactive, solution-oriented "hands-on" mentality with the ability to work independently

Software Engineering

Low Level System Software

Languages

English

Nice to Haves

flexible working hours
part-time arrangements

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