Field Engineer (Robotics & AI)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland; onsite. Frequent travel to customer sites is required.

Company

Early-stage deep-tech robotics and AI startup developing versatile automation platforms with dexterous robotic hands for industrial manual-labor tasks.

What you will do

• Deploy, commission, validate, and service robotic stations at customer sites.
• Design, assemble, wire, and maintain low-voltage electrical systems, control cabinets, robotic hardware, and mechanical assemblies.
• Integrate, program, configure, and troubleshoot industrial actuators, sensors, drives, PLCs, and automation systems.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, software, and electromechanical issues across Linux environments and the robotics software stack.
• Collaborate with Engineering, AI, and Product teams to analyze field failures and improve reliability, deployment processes, and serviceability.
• Act as the primary technical contact during customer deployments and service activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience deploying, integrating, or commissioning industrial robotic systems.
• Hands-on experience with low-voltage electrical systems, industrial control hardware, wiring, schematics, and mechanical integration.
• Experience programming, configuring, and debugging PLCs and industrial automation systems, including actuators, sensors, drives, and field devices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across software, hardware, electrical, and electromechanical systems, including Linux environments.
• Excellent English communication skills, frequent travel availability, and a valid Category B driving license are required.

Nice to have

• German language skills.
• Familiarity with ROS2 and industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, or Modbus.
• Experience with industrial safety systems, functional safety, machine commissioning, electrical panel design, CAD tools, or special machinery.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive yearly base salary and a stock option package.
• Direct collaboration with the founders from day one.
• Opportunity to shape a robotics and AI company from the ground up.
• Flat hierarchies and an inclusive, diverse working environment.