2 days ago
Zürich, SwitzerlandIntern
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and help deploy Python-based automated test procedures for ANYmal hardware subsystems.
- Instrument and control hardware devices, sensors, and cameras through software interfaces.
- Collaborate with test technicians and manufacturing engineers to refine shopfloor testing workflows.
- Write clean, resilient, and reproducible code using established software engineering practices.
- Create test documentation and technician procedures for shopfloor execution.
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled in or recently have completed a BSc or MSc in Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Have a solid Python programming foundation and experience building projects that interact with hardware, sensors, or external APIs.
- Have practical hands-on experience with hardware interfaces through university labs, student projects, or personal builds.
- Demonstrate structured problem-solving and interest in measurement fundamentals such as tolerances and repeatability.
- Have clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts and draft structured procedures.
- Be based in or willing to relocate to Zurich and able to maintain regular onsite presence.
- Experience with ROS or ROS2, OpenCV-based image processing or computer vision, sensor calibration, Docker, or devcontainer environments is preferred.
- Experience in student engineering teams such as Formula Student, Swissloop, or ARIS Rocketry, particularly in testing or integration, is preferred.
Benefits
- Six-month internship starting on the first day of any month.
- Full-time 100% workload in an onsite Zurich environment near the hardware and shopfloor.
- Hands-on experience with advanced locomotion software and innovative robotics projects.
- Mentorship from industry experts and a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
- Potential opportunities for future full-time employment.
- EU applicants may undertake the internship voluntarily; they need a residence permit but not a work permit.
- Non-EU applicants must complete a mandatory university-supported internship, hold a work permit, and reside in Switzerland.
- Applicants must be enrolled at a university.
About ANYbotics
ANYbotics builds autonomous legged robots and software for industrial inspection and data collection in hazardous or hard-to-reach facilities. Its flagship ANYmal quadruped, including explosion-proof variants, supports routine inspections, remote operations, and predictive maintenance in energy, power, mining, and chemical plants. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Zurich, the privately held company sells robots, software, and deployment services to large industrial operators.