Mechatronics specialist with focus on LabView™ programming

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Mechatronics Specialist with Focus on LabView Programming, Zürich

Client: ETH

Location: Zürich

Job Category: Other

Job Reference: 594c1aeea564

Job Views: 9

Posted: 21.01.2025

Expiry Date: 07.03.2025

Job Description:

The position encompasses the development of state-of-the-art automated and robot-assisted experimental setups together with a small team of experienced and highly motivated researchers. The focus will be on the development, enhancement, and maintenance of LabView programs to automate mechanical experiments, control devices, acquire data, and carry out post-processing operations. Other tasks comprise mechanical design (about 10%) and machining as well as electronics (about 10%). Examples are:

  • Integration of components to automate mechanical experiments: programming of acquisition cards, machine vision, robotics, acquisition software for test automation with National Instruments LabView
  • Design and construction of testing equipment along with team members, both mechanical and electrical, e.g. mechanical testing devices or amplifiers
  • Day-to-day operations and maintenance of existing devices
  • Ad-hoc mechanical machining of simple parts or devices needed for lab operations
  • Material and parts orders and contact with suppliers

Your Profile:

Being a dynamic research group, our success relies on innovative team members who have an entrepreneurial mindset and are open to constantly learn and challenge new things and ways of proceeding.

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

  • Technical vocational training or higher with focus on Mechatronics/Electronics
  • A first, solid experience in the industry or in a similar environment (2-5 years)
  • National Instruments CLD/CLA would be a plus
  • Familiarity with automation techniques and robotic systems used in experimental setups
  • Experience in acquiring, post-processing, and analyzing experimental data

Softwares and Programs:

  • Technical proficiency and solid expertise in developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting LabView programs (2-5 years) to integrate hardware components and sensors
  • Experienced with CAD software for designing mechanical parts and assemblies (preferably Dassault SolidWorks)

Mechanical and Hands-on:

  • Knowledge of setting up and conducting mechanical experiments (e.g. tension/compression experiments), preferably with universal testing machines as well as split Hopkinson pressure bar systems would be a plus
  • Basic skills in machining to fabricate or modify simple mechanical components with CNC machines (e.g. mills, lathes, etc.) or other machine shop tools
  • Experienced in bonding techniques, e.g. gluing and soldering of strain gauges, would be a plus
  • Knowledge of designing electric switch cabinets would be a plus
  • Knowledge of microscopes (optical or scanning electron) and specimen preparation would be a plus

Language Requirements:

  • The candidate should be fluent in English and proficient in German (B1)
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