Student job: CAD technical drawer and infrastructure assistant at CYBATHLON (2023-2024)

10%-20%, Zurich, fixed-term

CYBATHLON of ETH Zurich offers a platform to advance research in the field of assistive technology and to promote dialogue with the public about the inclusion of people with disabilities in everyday life. Main Driver is a unique championship in which people with physical disabilities compete against each other to complete everyday tasks using state-of-the-art technical assistance systems.

The CYBATHLON  team is looking for a student to support the visualisation for the competition obstacles for the rulebook as well as the competition and event infrastructure management in the CYBATHLON testing and storage hall.

Job description

In this function you will create new and maintain existing CAD drawings and visualisations of the infrastructure of the CYBATHLON  competition such as the competition obstacles in cooperation with the technology and competition management of the CYBATHLON organising committee. You will create the drawings for the CYBATHLON rulebook and render 3D views for other publications around the CYBATHLON events. Based on your drawings, elements of the competition infrastructure will be manufactured. You are jointly responsible for the maintenance and inventory of the existing competition and event infrastructure - consisting of competition equipment, material, and information technology (IT). You will keep track of the inventory and do simple repair tasks. You support the CYBATHLON team in the execution of events.

It is a student job, paid on an hourly basis, starting July 2023 until December 2024.

Your profile

• You have very good knowledge in the use of CAD programmes like SketchUp and in product design processes, e.g., you study mechanical engineering, architecture, or another technical discipline.
• You have experience with rendering tools like Blender.
• Solid English skills, understanding of event and (sports-)competition processes and interest in social, scientific, and technical topics complement your profile.
• You are flexible in regarding the job workload since the tasks may not be evenly distributed over the months, i.e., there are phases with more and phases with less workload.

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ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity and attractive offers and benefits.

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Curious? So are we.

We are looking forward to receiving your online application with:

• motivation letter,
• CV,
• diplomas,
• references.

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about CYBATHLON can be found on our website: www.cybathlon.com . For further information, please contact Kilian Baur, phone no. +41 44 633 92 34 or email [email protected] (no application documents).

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.