Field Robotics Operator at Tethys Robotics

About Tethys Robotics

We are a Startup located in the center of Zürich that builds underwater drones. Our field of expertise is the development of highly integrated compact systems tailored to the challenges of turbid waters with high currents and complex environments – a distinction that designates us as pioneers in the underwater landscape.

From facilitating search and rescue missions to transformational advancements in industrial inspection, our technology pushes the boundaries of what is possible beneath the waves. We are on the hunt for talent that can propel our hardware capabilities to even greater heights, by contributing to our team's energy, knowledge, and skill. Join us, as we explore the depths and redefine underwater exploration. 

We are hiring for a position at our site in Zürich, Switzerland.

We are supported by the Wyss Zurich Translational Center (Wyss Zürich), a joint accelerator of the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, which was made possible by a generous donation from the Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. hc. mult. Hansjörg Wyss. The mission of Wyss Zurich is to drive the clinical translation and technology transfer of outstanding scientific discoveries into new therapies for patients and breakthrough innovations in the emerging fields of regenerative medicine, robotics, and medical devices/bionic technologies. Wyss Zurich brings together some of the world’s leading experts to form multidisciplinary teams, pooling their knowledge and expertise.

As a field robotics operator at Tethys Robotics, you work closely with R&D and our external partners. As our main operator, you will assemble, prepare, test, maintain and improve our system. Doing so, you will master our robots, understand the technology that makes us unique and present this to our partners and customers worldwide.

In your role you are responsible for the following tasks:

• Field testing the newest hardware and software features and developing test methods to support reaching product readiness and for continuous improvement
• Performing demos of our robot with partners and customers in waters in Switzerland and abroad
• Training our customers on our drone system
• Performing external service jobs with the drone, by piloting, collecting data and creating reports
• Assembling and maintaining the robots, sensors and operation equipment
• Creating manuals and guides for the robot

• Education: Basic technical or polytechnical training. Technical background such as an apprenticeship (e.g. EFZ) as Technician, Mechanic, Technical Operator, Geomaticist or similar.
• Travelling: Willingness to travel globally on short notice, 1-3 days, ~1x per month. Open to on-call assignments outside normal working hours
• Practical Experience:
  • Hardware maintenance or assembly
  • Field testing
  • Communication with partners and customers
• Teamwork: A team-player that flourishes in a fast-pace ever-changing startup environment. Collaborative with technical and business staff. Enjoys direct customer contact
• Personality: Charismatic and hands-on technician
• Traits: Waterproof and happy to be at sea for multiple days, even in bad weather
• Demeanor: Attentive and patient interaction with customers and retaining the joy of teaching under pressure or in stressful conditions
• Independence: Ability to work independently and deliver exact and high-quality results
• Pragmatism: A pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to work
• Languages: Very good knowledge in German and English (oral and written)
• Technical: Open to learn some programming skills and Unix
• Driving: Category B driving license

Applicants with the following qualifications and experience receive bonus points:

• Proficiency in an additional language to German and English (e.g. French or Arabic)
• Experience working offshore or as a diver
• Additional training as diver, sailor, boater or any other water discipline
• Experience in piloting of arial drones or ROVs
• Sales and customer relations experience
• Sensor and system data analysis
• Programming skills

• An early seat on the boat that brings modern robotics into the underwater industry 
• Opportunity to develop your professional career and grow with the company 
• A competitive compensation package 
• A modern office in the center of Zurich  
• Benefits as an ETH Zurich employee