Field Engineer at Tethys Robotics

Job description

As a field engineer at Tethys Robotics, you work tightly with R&D and our external partners. You will analyze, test, and improve our system on all levels for all conditions with methods you develop. Doing so, you will master our robots, understand the technology that makes us unique and present this to our partners and customers worldwide.

• Field testing the newest features and developing test methods to support reaching product readiness by piloting and experiments
• Performing demos and trainings of our robot with partners and customers in all waters in Switzerland and abroad
• Performing external service jobs with the drone, by piloting, collecting data and creating reports
• Creation of manuals and guides to the robot
• Close collaboration with R&D in system data analysis and system evaluation for quality management

• Education :
  Technical background (BSc, MSc) in Mechanical-, or Electrical engineering, Computer Science, Physics or similar
• Travelling :
  Open to travel. Global. On short notice, 1-3 days, ~1x per month
• Practical Experience :
• Sensor & system data analysis
• System testing
• Quality Management
• Customer relations & sales
• Teamwork : A team-player that flourishes in a fast-pace ever-changing startup environment
• Personality :
  Charismatic engineer
• Traits :
  Waterproof on land and at sea
• Demeanor :
  Attentive and patient interaction with customers and retaining the joy of teaching under pressure and in stressful conditions
• Independence :
  Ability to work independently and deliver exact and high-quality results
• Pragmatism : A pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to work
• Languages :
  Business fluent in written and spoken German and English.
• Technical :
  Programming skills in Python and proficient with Unix

• Proficiency in an additional language to German and English (e.g. French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese)
• Experience in projects with ROS
• Experience with Game Engineers / C# / Unity
• Experience in piloting of drones

Workplace

• An early seat on the boat that brings modern robotics into the underwater industry
• Opportunity to develop your professional career and grow with the company
• A competitive compensation package
• A modern office in the center of Zurich
• Benefits as an ETH Zurich employee

Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

In line with to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents :

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of reference / work certificates
• Bachelors / Master s degree and certificate

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about Tethys Robotics and Wyss Zurich can be found on the websites

Tethys Roboticsand Wyss Zurich.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Jonas Wüst under

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