Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineer (Laboratory Automation)

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland; on-site

Company

hirify.global is building an automated laboratory that enables AI agents to run biological experiments using robotics, scientific instruments, custom hardware, software, and data-processing systems.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, and build custom mechanical and mechatronic components for laboratory automation.
• Develop fixtures, mounts, enclosures, robotic interfaces, and other custom hardware.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, motors, control electronics, hardware, and scientific instruments into automated workflows.
• Take designs from CAD through fabrication, assembly, testing, and deployment in the lab.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and integration issues, identify root causes, and implement robust fixes.
• Improve hardware reliability and maintainability and help source components and coordinate custom parts with suppliers.

Requirements

• A BSc or MSc degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience designing and building physical systems through internships, a thesis, student teams, or personal projects.
• Comfort with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, or similar tools.
• Experience with 3D printing, basic machining, or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to work safely in a workshop with hand and power tools, including drills, saws, and grinders.
• Some exposure to sensors, motors, or basic electronics; Arduino-level experience is suitable.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, initiative, and willingness to work hands-on.

Nice to have

• Exposure to laboratory automation, scientific instrumentation, or robotic systems.
• Experience with data acquisition or sensor integration.
• Familiarity with PCB design, embedded electronics, microcontrollers, or control systems.
• Experience with fluidics, pneumatics, or vacuum systems.
• Experience operating a lathe, milling machine, CNC machine, or laser cutter.
• Programming experience in Python, C, C++, or similar languages.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and tolerances.
• Participation in a student competition team or open-source hardware or maker projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-site work in Lausanne.
• Recent graduates are welcome; the stated experience range is 0–3 years.
• Hands-on collaboration with automation, software, and biology teams.
• Opportunity to work on automated laboratory systems for AI-driven biological experimentation.
• Review of applications takes place on a rolling basis.