Robot Operator (Intern / Working Student)
mimic
Zürich, Switzerland
Posted on Oct 8, 2025
Robot Operator Intern / Working Student
Zürich
AI & Software
In office
Intern
mimic is an early-stage deep tech robotics & AI start-up based in Zurich and supported by leading VCs. We provide industry workers with a helping hand for tedious manual labor tasks and mitigate labor shortages with a versatile automation platform. Our automation solutions, driven by dexterous robotic hands and cutting-edge AI trained on human observations, bring a new level of AI embodiment to the real world.
We are looking for part-time interns and working students to join our team as Robot Operators. As a Robot Operator, you will be the first to test-drive our humanoid robotic hand solution and lead our data collection efforts. You will work closely with the robotics and AI team, pushing our hardware to its limits, and gain unique exposure to a fast-paced startup in the rapidly evolving generative AI & humanoid robotics space. Working hours are flexible and can easily fit into the schedule of a university student. The contract is fixed-length for a period of 3 to 6 months, with the option for repeated extension.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and oversee hardware equipment.
- Tele-operate a humanoid robotic arm and hand to solve a variety of tasks.
- Collect data in a proactive and organized manner.
- Oversee the entire data flywheel, from data collection to AI model deployment and evaluation.
- Coordinate with the team to achieve maximum robot utilization.
Requirements:
- You hold a Swiss work permit or are enrolled as a student in a Swiss University.
- Capable of troubleshooting technical problems with computers and hardware.
- High motivation and problem-solving ability.
- Capable of communicating clearly and collaborating in a team.
- Fluent English speaker.
Nice to have:
- Experience with robotics, ROS, ROS2, Python, Linux systems
You will have the opportunity to shape a robotics & AI company from the ground up. In flat hierarchies, you will work directly with the founders and some of the best talents in the robotics space. At mimic, you are accepted for who you are. As part of our ongoing journey to create a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage everyone to apply. We look forward to you bringing your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives. Together we can solve some of the greatest challenges in robotics.
Req ID: R19
