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Our products combine precision mechanics, electronics, and software to enable robots to interact with their environment with exceptional sensitivity and control. Trusted by leading organizations including Tesla, Amazon, Apple, and top research universities, we are a fast-growing ETH Zürich spin-off.\nYour Role\nWe are looking for a Junior Sensor Validation & Test Engineer to join our engineering team in Oerlikon. In this position, you will develop a deep technical understanding of our force/torque sensor products and take ownership of designing and executing qualification test campaigns and manufacturing processes. 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