Engineering

(Senior) Robotics and AI Engineer (F/M/D) 100%

100%
Permanent
Schwyz

Facing the challenges of our time - Help us grow and be more impactful!

Your mission

At CSEM Schwyz, we're extending our brand-new team at the intersection of cutting-edge research and real-world application. As a (Senior) Robotics & AI Systems Engineer in the Physical AI & Robotics group, you'll develop intelligent systems that give robots eyes, intuition, and the ability to act in dynamic environments. From factory floors to outdoor environments, you'll work hands-on with real robots to turn AI algorithms into industrial impact.

Your responsibilities

AI & Robotics Developement (70%)

  • Design, implement, and evaluate deep learning algorithms for:
    • high‑level robotic control (reinforcement learning, policy learning, decision-making),
    • computer vision (2D/3D perception, object detection, semantic understanding).
  • Develop simulation‑to‑real pipelines for training, testing, and validating learned policies.
  • Integrate and fuse multi‑sensor data (RGB‑D, LiDAR, IMU, force/torque sensors) to enable robust scene understanding and control.
  • Work hands-on with robotic systems: setup, calibration, testing, iterative improvement.

Project Leadership & Management (15%)

  • Take full ownership of end‑to‑end project execution, including planning, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and delivery.

Acquisition & Customer Interaction (15%)

  • Support the creation of proposals, project plans, and commercial offers.
  • Support customer workshops, ideation sessions, and technical discussions.

Your profile

Know-how

  • MSc or PhD in Robotics, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, or a related field.
  • Strong software engineering skills in Python and C++ (PyTorch, RL libraries).
  • Solid experience in deep learning, especially:
    • Computer vision for robotic perception.
    • Reinforcement learning or imitation learning,
  • Knowledge of robotic control, planning, and perception.
  • (Senior) 5+ years of relevant experience in robotics/AI.
  • German skills or willing to learn
  • Preferred:
    • Experience with robotic manipulation
    • Experience Foundation Models and VLAs
    • Experience deploying AI models to embedded/edge devices.
    • Experience with ROS2 and integration/debugging of robotic stacks.

Interpersonnal Skills

  • Highly Independent, structured, and results-oriented mindset
  • Strong collaboration skills and pronounced proactive workstyle
  • Enthusiasm for hands-on robot work and iterative system improvement
  • Effective communication with internal stakeholders and industrial partners

CSEM mission and values

We believe in a future that is imagined, shared, and created TOGETHER.

At CSEM, we don’t just innovate, we envision technologies that shape tomorrow.

Since 1984, our purpose has remained constant: to harness science and technology for the benefit of society. Today, with over 650 people across Switzerland, we remain committed to our mission: to develop and transfer world-class solutions in digital technologies, precision manufacturing, and sustainable energy systems. In doing so, we empower Swiss industry to innovate and remain competitive.

Our strength is the excellence of our people. We believe that strong values support the successful development of our organization as well as the harmonious and balanced development of all our employees.

We are

  • A unique place between research and industry at the cutting edge of new technologies
  • An innovative, non-profit, and employee-driven company
  • A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment
  • A solar team focused on enabling solutions to energy challenges for a sustainable world

Working@CSEM means

  • Being part of a passionate community.
  • Flexibility, attractive working conditions, and opportunities of development.
  • Benefit from a management style based on trust & feedback.

Our recruitment process

  • First screening with one of our experts to assess your technical skills.
  • HR interview to get to know you and explain what it is like to be part of the CSEM teams.
  • You prepare a case and present to your future team members and top management (depending on the position assessment).

 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

 

We look forward to receiving your complete application file via (CV, cover letter, certificates & diplomas) our job page. Preference will be given to professionals applying directly.