Robotics Hardware

Help build the next generation of healthcare robots. At Venture Robot Solutions (VRS), we're developing autonomous service robots designed to support healthcare professionals in their daily operations. Our robot, Delio, has already been tested in real-world Swiss healthcare environments, navigating around patients, medical staff, wheelchairs and complex human activity. Now, we're taking the next step: making our robotic platform more modular, reliable, easier to assemble and ready for future deployments. We're looking for a hands-on Robotics Hardware & Mechatronics Intern who loves turning engineering ideas into working hardware. Your mission You'll work directly with our CTO on the development of Delio's next hardware iteration. This is a practical engineering role where you'll design, build, test and document real robotic components. Your work will focus on four key areas: 1. Document and improve our robotic platform
• Create a complete hardware inventory and bill of materials (BOM).
• Develop wiring diagrams and power distribution documentation.
• Organize CAD models, technical drawings and spare-parts documentation.
• Help make the platform reproducible and easier to maintain. 2. Prepare the next robot build
• Develop clear assembly instructions and acceptance checklists.
• Test and validate electronic and mechanical components.
• Support the assembly and commissioning of our next robotic platform.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability and maintainability. 3. Design a modular hardware enclosure
• Design a rear enclosure that integrates precisely with Delio's existing structure.
• Develop mechanical, electrical and data interfaces for interchangeable modules.
• Explore configurations for transport trays and additional equipment.
• Prototype, test and refine your designs. 4. Support hardware subsystem integration Depending on project priorities:
• Integrate tray-lock electronics and embedded firmware.
• Develop camera mounts and mechanical components for robotic manipulation.
• Support improvements to our elevator interaction system.
• Help establish maintenance and power-cycle recovery procedures. Your objective: help transform an existing working robot into a documented, modular platform that another engineer can assemble and maintain. Who we're looking for
• Currently pursuing a BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or Onshape.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, fabrication or mechanical assembly.
• Familiarity with electronics, wiring, power distribution and technical schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a small engineering team. Nice to have:
• Experience with Arduino, microcontrollers or embedded systems.
• Basic knowledge of embedded C++.
• Familiarity with Linux on embedded platforms.
• Experience with 3D printing, CNC machining or rapid prototyping. Above all, we're looking for someone who enjoys building real things, solving practical engineering challenges and making hardware work reliably. What makes this opportunity different? Real robots. Real hardware. Real-world impact. You'll have access to:
• A fully operational autonomous service robot.
• A dedicated hardware development and testing environment.
• Direct collaboration and weekly technical reviews with our CTO.
• Feedback from deployments in real Swiss healthcare facilities.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to the design of our next robotic platform. You'll join a small, ambitious robotics team where your contributions will have a visible and lasting impact. This isn't an internship where you'll spend months observing. You'll be designing, building and testing components that will become part of our actual robots. Practical details
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Location:
Zurich, Switzerland
• Start: January/February 2027
• Paid internship
• Duration: 6 months
• Workload: 50% (approximately 2.5 days per week)
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Working language: English (German and French are an asset)

How to apply
Keep it simple. Send us:
• Your CV.
• Photos, a short description or a link to one physical project you designed and built. No lengthy cover letter required. Email: ceo@venturerobotsolutions.com Subject: Hardware Internship – January 2027 The first step is a 30-minute conversation, followed by an opportunity to visit our workspace, meet the team and see Delio in person. Help us turn advanced robotics research into reliable machines that work in the real world. Venture Robot Solutions https://venturerobotsolutions.com/