Robotics Lab Technician Intern

Location: Zurich, Switzerland; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous four-legged robots for industrial inspections and data collection in challenging environments.

What you will do

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair robotics hardware and subsystems before and after testing cycles.
• Build and maintain laboratory tools, infrastructure, and test benches.
• Organize component inventory, tools, safety protocols, and laboratory workspaces.
• Set up, wire, and mount sensors and hardware testing rigs.
• Execute standard test protocols on robotics systems under engineering guidance.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a hands-on technical university, applied sciences, school, or vocational program.
• Practical mindset and interest in troubleshooting, repairing hardware, and hands-on work.
• Methodical approach to maintaining a structured, tidy, and safe laboratory environment.
• Basic familiarity with electronics, sensors, multimeters, wiring, and test equipment.
• Good written and spoken English is required for collaboration with the international technical team.

Nice to have

• Experience in a makerspace, university laboratory, or automotive/electronics workshop.
• Familiarity with Linux Ubuntu and basic command-line interfaces.
• Basic soldering or electrical crimping experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month internship in a robotics engineering environment.
• Hands-on work with autonomous mobile robotics technology.
• Agile, fast-paced environment with an international technical team.
• Practical exposure to robotics hardware maintenance, testing, and laboratory operations.