Flink Robotics is a fast-paced startup, out of ETH Zurich's Computational Robotics Lab, building autonomous robots that can handle any item - including ones they've never seen before. We're revolutionising material handling, from stacking boxes to sorting parcels and unloading goods.
We’re looking for a hands-on Deployment Engineer Intern who loves debugging and stress-testing, ready to help install robots that move the world’s parcels. From day one, you'll be out with our field team at customer sites, ensuring every system is rigorously tested, commissioned and continuously improved.
Who you are
Eager to join a VC-backed startup and take on real responsibility from the start
Passionate about robotics: from mechanics and electronics to computer vision and control
Proactive, curious and a clear communicator (fluent English, German is a strong plus)
Ready to travel 50-100% to customer sites and adapt to different teams and fast-changing environments on the shop floor
Swiss or EU/ citizen / at a Swiss university / valid work permit
What you bring
A degree (completed or in progress) in mechatronics, mechanical engineering (design / manufacturing focus) or electrical / electronics engineering
First experiences in commissioning complex electromechanical or robotic systems in the field
Strong hardware / software troubleshooting skills and stakeholder experience across technical and operational levels
Bonus: prior robot deployments, personal/academic robotics projects, CAD exposure (SolidWorks/Inventor/Fusion 360) and basic GD&T, extra languages, driver's license, familiarity with Linux
What you'll do
Support assembly, configuration and tests of our robots in the lab and on-site
Help plan and execute on-site installations for a smooth customer handover
Tune perception and motion modules in production
Train operators and provide hands-on support during ramp-up, gather insights for our product roadmap
Diagnose and fix hardware/software issues remotely and on-site
Represent Flink at customer demos, pilots and trade shows
Feed field data back to engineering to unlock new use cases
Why join
An ambitious team building a product with huge potential
Cutting-edge robotics problems
Competitive salary and top-tier gear
Based in Zurich, with travel to partners worldwide
Apply now if you’re ready to push boundaries and help shape the future of robotics!
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