Working Student - Robot Operator (f/m/d)

25% - 50% Zürich

Hexagon Robotics is a division of Hexagon – a global leader in precision measurement. Established in 2025, Hexagon Robotics develops humanoid robots for industrial sectors to address labor shortages and enable the transition from automation to autonomy. The first humanoid product, AEON, was launched in June 2025 and combines agility, awareness, spatial intelligence and versatility to provide a market-leading solution for automotive, transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics customers.

We’re looking for motivated students to join our team as Robot Operators alongside their studies. This is a flexible, by-the-hour position, ideal for students looking to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge robotics and AI. You’ll operate our humanoid robots to perform real-world manipulation tasks, directly contributing to the training data used to develop and improve our AI models.

Your Mission

• Teleoperate our humanoid robot AEON on a variety of manipulation tasks, including bimanual and sequential operations
• Review collected teleoperation recordings and flag data quality issues
• Organise and label datasets to support model training pipelines
• Collaborate closely with our Robot Learning team to share operational feedback and improve task setups

Your Skillset

• Background/Interest in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related field
• Experience with VR/AR devices or game controllers – you feel at home wearing a headset
• Strong affinity with computers and digital tools; comfortable picking up new software quickly
• Genuine interest in robotics, AI, and the future of autonomous systems
• Precise, patient, and reliable – robot manipulation tasks require focus and careful execution
• Prior exposure to robotics or data annotation workflows is a plus

What You’ll Get

• Flexible, by-the-hour schedule that fits around your studies
• Competitive hourly rate
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art humanoid robots and VR teleoperation technology
• Insight into real-world AI and Robot Learning workflows
• Dedicated onboarding and training – no prior robotics experience required
• Work in a dynamic, international team at the forefront of robotics
• Discounts on health, mobility & entertainment
• Team events and a flat hierarchy where your voice counts
• A warm, international culture built on respect and collaboration

Great robots need great people.