Leading Software Engineer in Industrial Robotics Research - ETH Zürich / inspire AG

The Industrial Robotics Group, co-hosted by ETH Zürich and inspire AG, is a small and rapidly growing applied research group that focuses on challenges in manufacturing.

Utilizing advanced computational methods, machine learning, modeling, and custom hardware, we address pressing issues and test solutions in various real-world projects.

We foster a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and no BS, where facts, learnings, and results are of utmost importance.

We maintain our own state-of-the-art laboratory and are generally well-funded. Our goal is to develop the essential technologies and methodologies needed to create fully integrated, autonomous, and highly reliable systems for manufacturing.

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Research Engineer who can lead cutting-edge robotics projects to success. You set standards and solve challenging problems by integrating your engineering expertise alongside your team members.

Tasks

• Guide and oversee all SW-related activities in the group.
• Lead and manage projects, ranging from large, long-term undertakings, to short, fast-paced initiatives.
• As part of your team, design, implement, and test cutting-edge robotics solutions for the industry, based on research results from the group.
• Lead, guide, and mentor team members, including engineers and researchers, fostering their professional growth as engineers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a top university.
• Proven track record as a project manager in industry
• Strong ability to make independent decisions.
• Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Python and C++.
• Additional competency in various areas of (software) engineering.

Benefits

• Exceptional autonomy in job execution, with flexibility in working hours, style, and location.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of science and engineering.
• Guidance and internal training provided by experienced professionals to enhance your professional growth.
• Collaborate with passionate and dedicated experts from across the world.

Do you have a general understanding in all domains of robotics? Are you someone who is exceptionally well-organized and detail-oriented?

If you are resilient and excel in tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced research environment, we encourage you to apply.

The Industrial Robotics Lab Zürich (IRZ) is a research group within the Advanced Manufacturing Lab (am z) at ETH Zurich, and inspire AG.

With broad expertise in both, computer science as well as mechanical and process engineering, we are in a unique position to tackle fundamental problems within robot based manufacturing with multidisciplinary and data-driven approaches.

Our well equipped lab enables us to quickly bring our ideas to the test.

Embedded in the scholarly environment of ETH Zurich and backed by Inspire's resources, network and industrial expertise, we regard it as our mission to bridge the gap between academia and the production line.