Junior Sensor Validation & Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop thorough knowledge of force/torque sensor products, working principles, and specifications
• Design and execute qualification test plans covering accuracy, repeatability, linearity, temperature stability, hysteresis, and measurement range
• Design, build, and maintain test fixtures, rigs, and automated test setups to support sensor characterization
• Apply calibration methods and mathematical models to analyze and improve sensor performance
• Process and interpret measurement data, produce structured technical reports, and present findings to the engineering team
• Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and software engineers to resolve performance issues identified during testing
• Support continuous improvement of test methodologies and contribute to the development of internal qualification standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or a closely related field
• Solid understanding of linear algebra applied to measurement systems, sensor calibration, or robotics
• Hands-on experience designing or operating test equipment, measurement setups, or instrumentation
• Practical mindset with strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to write structured test plans and present data-driven conclusions clearly
• Comfortable using Python for data processing and analysis
• Good written and spoken English

About the Company

Bota Systems is a Swiss high-tech company developing and manufacturing cutting-edge force/torque sensors used in robotics and automation worldwide. Its products combine precision mechanics, electronics, and software to enable robots to interact with their environment with exceptional sensitivity and control. Trusted by leading organizations including Tesla, Amazon, Apple, and top research universities, Bota Systems is a fast-growing ETH Zürich spin-off.