COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Emovo Care (www.emovocare.com) is a medical device company developing robotic systems to support people with motor impairments. We are a spin-off from EPFL Switzerland, composed of a small team passionated about leaving a dent. In addition to restoring function, our purpose is driven by promoting inclusion of people with disabilities, through employment, community and co-creation.

Our first product is a hand exoskeleton for people with limited functions due to e.g. stroke.

JOB DESCRIPTION
We’re looking for a motivated Lead Robotics Engineer to join our dynamic and hard-working team. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering experience in mechanics, electronics, software, and within regulated environments (e.g. medical, automotive, aerospace).

The candidate will lead 1st-hand design+development, verification+validation, production and documentation for our 1st medical device, and for our next hardware and software products.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must have:

• Master Degree or Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, or related


• Experience with building real-world robots and mechatronics systems:


• CAD: Mechanical (Solidworks, Inventor, similar), and Electronics (Eagle, Altium, similar)


• Software: Python, C++, similar


• Hands-on: prototyping, manufacturing (3D printing, soldering), assembly, debugging


• Experience in regulated environments - ideally medical (technical documentation, risk management, etc.), and with quality systems (ISO 13485, 9001)


• Permit to work within European Union/Schengen


• Excellent communication skills in English (French, German are a plus)

Great to have (big plus to application!):

• Experience in developing and testing electromechanical medical devices within applicable regulations and standards (e.g. EU MDR, ISO 60601, etc.)


• Experience in managing commercial hardware products, including DFMA, production, supplier handling, repairs, support


• Experience with wearable systems, soft robotics, ergonomics, human factors


• Experience in project management (e.g. track record and/or certificates)


• A sincere wish to work with real users, and to help build a company culture around inclusion

OUR OFFER

• 80~100% contract in scenic Lausanne, Switzerland (1 day/week remote possible)


• Office space at the dynamic Biopole campus (metro, groceries, parking, pharmacy, restaurants)


• Options to get shares according to company's vesting schedule


• Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop products, strategy, and team in early-stage start-up

INTERESTED?
Send the following to jobs@emovocare.com:

• Portfolio* of professional, personal, academic projects


• CV


• Recommendation letters

(*): Nothing too fancy or elaborated. It can be just a collection of e.g. repositories, videos, projects reports, presentations, images, etc.
Anything that would allow us to understand what your main skills and interests are, and whether they could fit our opening.

NOTE: Applications missing any of the above will not be considered!

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