(Senior) Lab Automation Engineer | (Senior) Lab Automation Engineer

Job Summary

Join SwissCAT+ East, the national technology platform of the ETH Domain, dedicated to advancing catalysis research through high-throughput, data-driven automation. As a (Senior) Lab Automation Engineer, you will be crucial in ensuring the reliable operation and continuous development of a diverse portfolio of state-of-the-art robotic infrastructure, including synthesis robots and high-throughput reactors. Your daily responsibilities involve preventive and corrective maintenance, complex troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and software components, and the installation and commissioning of new automation platforms. You will also develop and optimize experimental workflows, support system integration with digital tools like LIMS and ELN, and provide technical training to platform users. This highly hands-on role requires a Master’s degree in engineering and several years of experience with laboratory automation and robotic platforms. It offers direct ownership over complex systems in a collaborative, international, and research-driven environment at ETH Zurich, providing excellent opportunities to shape cutting-edge automated experimental science.