Student job: CAD technical drawer and infrastructure assistant at CYBATHLON

Student job: CAD technical drawer and infrastructure assistant at CYBATHLON

10%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

CYBATHLON of ETH Zurich offers a platform to advance research in the field of assistive technology and to promote the 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.

Project background

The CYBATHLON team is looking for a student to support the visualisation of the competition obstacles for the rulebook and the competition and to maintain event infrastructure management in the CYBATHLON testing and storage hall in Winterthur (ca. 20%).

Job description

In this function you will visualise 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, e.g., during the CYBATHLON global edition in October 2024.

It is a student job, paid on an hourly basis, starting as soon as possible until November 2024 (extension to be discussed).

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

Your workplace

Your workplace

We offer

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.

We value diversity

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. For further information, please contact Kilian Baur, phone no. +41 44 633 92 34 or email E-Mail schreiben (no application documents).

About ETH Zürich

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. For further information, please contact Kilian Baur, phone no. +41 44 633 92 34 or email E-Mail schreiben (no application documents).