Field / Site Reliability Engineering Intern (Robotics)

Location: Zürich, Switzerland

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage deep-tech robotics and AI startup developing dexterous robotic hands and automation solutions for tedious manual labor.

What you will do

• Build, configure, commission, and debug complete robotic systems across hardware, electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
• Keep in-house and deployed robots running reliably and improve their performance through contributions to the software stack.
• Automate diagnostics, recovery, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance workflows.
• Investigate failures, identify root causes, and implement reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, AI, and Development on system reliability and deployment processes.
• Travel for customer deployments when required.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience building, integrating, or troubleshooting robotic, electromechanical, or automation systems.
• Proficiency in several relevant areas, including Linux, Python, C++, electrical systems, electronics, PLCs, industrial automation, sensors, actuators, motor drives, robotics, or networking.
• Comfortable working with electrical schematics, wiring, cabling, mechanical assemblies, and hand tools.
• Strong systematic troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, ownership, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent English communication skills and willingness to travel for customer deployments.

Nice to have

• Experience with industrial robotics, automation, or commissioning.
• Familiarity with ROS2 and industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, or Modbus.
• Experience with control cabinets, low-voltage electrical systems, or industrial safety.
• Familiarity with CAD and hands-on robotics or engineering projects.
• Valid Category B driving license.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on engineering with real hardware, tools, wires, robots, and prototype systems.
• Work across hardware, electronics, mechanics, software, robotics, automation, and real-world AI.
• Ownership is valued, with focus on whether robotic systems are actually running reliably.
• Direct impact on robot performance and deployment into real-world environments.