Flink Robotics

Working Student Operations (20-40%) at Flink Robotics (Zurich, Switzerland)

Flink Robotics· Zurich, Switzerland·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Part-Time

Job description

Flink Robotics is a fast-paced startup, out of ETH Zurich's Computational Robotics Lab, building autonomous robots that can handle any item - including ones they've never seen before. We're revolutionising material handling, from stacking boxes to sorting parcels and unloading goods. We are looking for an Operations Working Student to support our Operations team in making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. This is a 20-40% role alongside your studies, ideal if you're currently enrolled at a university in Switzerland.

Who you are

  • Eager to join a VC-backed startup and take on real responsibility from the start
  • Well organized and structured, with a sharp eye for detail
  • Proactive, curious and a clear communicator (fluent English, German is a strong plus)
  • Comfortable juggling a broad range of tasks and switching between them smoothly
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Switzerland

What you bring

  • Studying business administration, economics, or a related field
  • Familiarity with office management and administrative processes
  • First experience in an administrative, operations, HR, or procurement role is a plus
  • Able to work in Switzerland without visa sponsorship

What you'll do

  • Support day-to-day office management, ensuring the office runs smoothly for the whole team
  • Assist with procurement: sourcing, ordering, and tracking equipment and supplies
  • Support HR-related tasks, such as onboarding new hires and maintaining employee records
  • Process invoices and support the accountant with bookkeeping
  • Handle a broad range of administrative tasks as they come up, working closely with the Operations team

Why join

  • An ambitious team building a product with huge potential
  • A close, hands-on view into how a fast-growing startup actually runs
  • Competitive salary and top-tier gear
  • Based in Zurich

Apply now if you’re ready to push boundaries and help shape the future of robotics!

Why work at Flink Robotics

  • Impact at scale: Work on robotics that solve real‑world problems (packages, logistics) – your code ships and runs on actual hardware in distribution hubs.
  • Tight, agile team: Current staff of ~17, with a culture of "building things yourself" and seeing direct impact weekly.
  • Cutting‑edge technology: Close proximity to ETH Zurich research; team leaders have PhDs in physical AI and machine learning. Projects span perception, control, and motion planning.
  • Work environment: Hybrid/on‑site likely (Zurich-based); regular customer site visits. Benefits include direct collaboration with founders and a "tough challenges, fast execution" atmosphere.
  • Open roles: As of mid‑2025, actively hiring a Hardware/Field Robotics Engineer Intern, with plans to grow further.

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