Field & Hardware/Electronics Engineer

Responsibilities

In your field engineer role, your responsibilities are:

• Field Testing: Conduct onsite tests and services to and collect feedback to improve reliability and usability. Debug systems and communicate technical input to the engineering team.
• Provide training: Provide On-site customer support, conduct training sessions and assist with customer integration.
• Documentation: Create test plans, verification procedures, document results and design validation reports.
• Work Style: Strong motivation, organizational talent, and a “get things done” attitude. No fear of getting your hands dirty.
• Travel regularly for deployments within Switzerland and internationally.

And in your hardware/mechatronics engineer role, you have the following responsibilities. Based on your profile you will focus more on hardware or on mechatronics:

• Prototyping & Validation: Build and test mechanical and mechatronic prototypes to evaluate performance, durability, and reliability.
• Design & Analysis: Develop 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, PCB designs or engineering documentation.
• Collaboration: Actively participate in design reviews, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Research & Feasibility: Conduct research and feasibility studies on new materials, manufacturing methods, and mechanical technologies.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to drive innovation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Mechanical Experience: You are practical and know how to work with different machines and tools like a drill press, dremel, 3D-printer, angle grinder and similar.  
• Technical Experience: You bring proven, hands-on experience in building, testing, and debugging complex hardware systems, including strong proficiency with 3D CAD and mechanical assembly.
• Education: You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field. 
• Working style: You possess excellent problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, goal-oriented working attitude. You are a motivated self-starter who works comfortably both independently and in small teams, and you are willing to take responsibility for your work.
• Communication: You are fluent in English (written and spoken). German is a strong plus. Strong social skills to navigate complex situations with customers, partners and other stakeholders and maintain trusted relationships. 
• Field Experience: You have experience of working on construction sites or similar. Experience with robotic systems, testing, or technical field operations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Great to have

• Prototyping and problem-solving experience
• Comfortable working with hardware (e.g. soldering, sensor integration, mechanical prototyping).
• Startup or project-based work experience in robotics or related fields.

What we offer

• Direct collaboration with the founders and the chance to actively shape our product and company.
• Opportunity to grow into a core role in an early-stage robotics startup.
• Competitive compensation package (depending on your role).
• Exposure to real-world deployments and global business operations.
• A team culture focused on technical excellence, openness, and shared ownership.
• Regular joint team activities including team dinners and surprise events.