Mechatronics specialist focus LabView programming

Job description

The position encompasses the development of state‑of‑the‑art automated and robot‑assisted experimental setups together with a small team of experienced and highly motivated researchers. The focus will be on the development, enhancement, and maintenance of Lab View™ programs to automate mechanical experiments, control devices, acquire data and carry out post-processing operations. Other tasks comprise mechanical design (about 10%) and machining as well as electronics (about 10%).

Examples are :

• Integration of components to automate mechanical experiments : programming of acquisition cards, machine vision, robotics, acquisition software for test automation with National Instruments Lab View™
• Design and construction of testing equipment along with team members, both mechanical and electrical, e.g. mechanical testing devices or amplifiers
• Day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of existing devices
• Ad‑hoc mechanical machining of simple parts or devices needed for lab operations
• Material and parts orders and contact with suppliers

Being a dynamic research group, our success relies on innovative team members who have an entrepreneurial mindset and are open to constantly learn and challenge new things and ways of proceeding.

• Technical vocational training or higher with focus on Mechatronics / Electronics
• A first, solid experience in the industry or in a similar environment (2-5 years)
• National Instruments CLD / CLA would be a plus
• Familiarity with automation techniques and robotic systems used in experimental setups
• Experience in acquiring, post‑processing and analyzing experimental data

• Technical proficiency and solid expertise in developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Lab View™ programs (2-5 years) to integrate hardware components and sensors
• Experienced with CAD software for designing mechanical parts and assemblies (preferably Dassault Solid Works®)

• Knowledge of setting up and conducting mechanical experiments (e.g. tension / compression experiments), preferably with universal testing machines as well as split Hopkinson pressure bar systems would be a plus
• Basic skills in machining to fabricate or modify simple mechanical components with CNC‑machines (e.g. mills, lathes, etc.) or other machine shop tools
• Experienced in bonding techniques, e.g. glueing and soldering of strain gauges, would be a plus
• Knowledge of designing electric switch cabinets would be a plus
• Knowledge of microscopes (optical or scanning electron) and specimen preparation would be a plus

• The candidate should be fluent in English and proficient in German (B1)