Design and testing of autonomous inspection robot for industrial and safety application Project: Funded by Unione Europea – NexGeneration EU, nell'ambito del Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza, Missione 4 "Istruzione e ricerca", Componente 2 "Dalla ricerca all'impresa" – Investimento 1.5 – Creazione e rafforzamento di Ecosistemi dell'Innovazione, costruzione di "leader territoriali di RS" – progetto RAISE "Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment", CUP J33C22001220001 Commitment contract: FELLOW, 10 months Location: Genova WHO WE ARE At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society.
YOUR TEAM You will be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where researchers from a range of scientific and engineering backgrounds collaborate to create novel solutions to key problems in robotics.
The Advanced Robotics Research Unit focuses on an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to robot design and control, and the development of novel robotic components and technologies for applications in medical, surgical and rehabilitation robotics, exoskeletons, manipulation and dexterous manipulators, industrial automation, inspection robotics, and robots for hazardous environments.
The candidate will collaborate in the design, construction, and testing of a prototype mobile robot equipped with a long reach robotic arm, customized end effectors, and a reconfigurable structure.
Your main responsibilities will be: Design and development of mechanical parts for robots and equipment.
Continuous improvement of robot performance and robustness, aiming at reaching TRL 6.
Perform hardware prototype tests.
Measuring and evaluating robot performance by carrying out lab testing and data analysis.
Robot maintenance and assembly of new mechanical parts.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A (recently obtained) Master's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Aerospace or Electronics Engineering, or Physics.
Good knowledge of CAD software, modelling and drawing, preferably PTC-Creo.
Experience with mechanical systems.
Experience in mechanical assembling.
Experience with mechatronics and/or electronics.
Very good manual skills and affinity with laboratory environment.
Good command in spoken and written English.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS Experience with electronics and hardware.
Coding with C/C++, Matlab or Python.
ROS2, Robot operating system.
Knowledge of Linux Operating system.
Strong problem-solving attitude.
Spirit of innovation and creativity.
Hands-on work attitude.
Good communication skills and ability/willingness to integrate within a multidisciplinary international research group.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE Competitive salary for international standards.
Wide range of staff discounts.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms.
If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you!
There's a specialized team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation.
If you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society!
If you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply!
Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications), and contact details of 2 references.
Application's deadline: September 16th 2024 We inform you that the information you provide will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating and selecting professional profiles in order to meet the requirements of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia.
Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, based in Genoa, Via Morego 30, acting as Data Controller, in compliance with the rules on protection of personal data, including those related to data security.
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