Lab Manager

RIVR(5 months ago)

Zurich, SwitzerlandOnsiteFull TimeMedior$106,628 - $143,810 (estimated)Research and Development

About this role

The Lab Manager will oversee RIVR’s robotics R&D workshop, ensuring it remains a safe, organized, and well-equipped environment for rapid prototyping. The role serves as a central technical and operational support function, enabling engineers to build and test advanced robotic systems efficiently. It combines hands-on technical work with responsibility for lab infrastructure, tooling, and processes in a collaborative, innovation-driven setting.

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Required Skills

Lab Management
Workshop Safety
Risk Assessment
Inventory Management
Procurement
Equipment Maintenance
3D Printing
Soldering
Cable Assembly
Mechanical Assembly

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Qualifications

Technical Apprenticeship in Polymechanics
Polymechaniker EFZ
Elektroniker EFZ
Diploma in Mechatronics
Official Swiss Safety Certifications

About RIVR

rivr.ai

RIVR is a Physical AI company that builds autonomous delivery robots and an accompanying software platform to revolutionize doorstep delivery of parcels, groceries, and meals. Their end-to-end solution combines on-robot sensing and autonomy with fleet management, routing, and merchant/carrier integrations to enable faster, safer, and contactless last-mile fulfillment. RIVR positions its technology to lower delivery costs and emissions, reduce failed drop-offs, and scale at urban densities. Retailers, food services, and logistics providers partner with RIVR to offer more sustainable, reliable, and convenient delivery experiences.