Project: INAIL-CdA

Commitment & contract: fixed term contract until the end of the project (31/12/2023)

Location: IIT CRIS – Via San Quirico 19D, Genova

ABOUT US

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. Our Genoa headquarters are strictly interconnected with the other 11 centers around Italy and two outstations based in the US. We promote excellence in basic and applied research such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, nanotechnology, materials for a truly multidisciplinary scientific experience.

YOUR TEAM

You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team, where researchers from a range of scientific and engineering backgrounds collaborate to create novel solutions to key problems in robotics.

The Dept. of Advanced Robotics, directed by Prof Darwin Caldwell, 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 and force augmentation, manipulation and dexterous manipulators, telepresence and teleoperation, industrial automation and robotics, active perception and learning, inspection robotics, hyper-redundant robots, robot dynamics and “fast” robot and robots for hazardous environments.

The Wearable Robots, Exoskeletons and Exosuits Laboratory (XoLab) is focused on the development of wearable assistive devices for industrial and medical applications. The objective of these devices is to assist people during physical activities. Target users range from industrial workers, aiming to reduce musculoskeletal loads and the associated risk of injuries, to people with movement impairments due to conditions such as stroke or spinal injury, aiming to enable to carry out activities of daily living.

Your main responsibilities will be:

  • Design of parts and assemblies for wearable devices
  • Development and assembly of fast prototypes
  • Development and assembly of final prototypes
  • Interaction with workshops and evaluation of manufacturers and suppliers of nonstandard parts
  • Collaboration with other engineering disciplines, such as mechatronics, electronics, control, software, bioengineering and ergonomics, to ensure the successful integration of their designs with the rest of the system.

This position is financed by INAIL (“Istituto Nazionale per l’Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro” – Italian Worker’s Compensation Authority) within the Collaborative Cybernetic Systems – Falls from Heights (Systemi Cibernetici Collaborativi – Cadute dall’Alto” project.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • A Master degree in mechanical engineering, or related fields
  • Documented experience in mechanical design
  • Excellent CAD design skills
  • Good hands-on skills

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Experience in design for manufacturing
  • Experience in wearable devices
  • Good communication skills
  • Good spoken and written English
  • Strong problem solving abilities
  • Highly motivated
  • Innovative and creative
  • Good time and priority management
  • Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

  • Competitive salary package for international standards (Salary can include bonus option depending on your role and contract)
  • Private health care coverage (Depending on your role and contract)
  • Wide range of staff discounts
  • 2 days of teleworking per week
  • Flexible working time

 WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment. Discrimination is a big NO for us!
  • We encourage you to mingle and interact with other people.
  • Assistance with bureaucracy! Specialized teams will work to help in all aspects, especially during your relocation.
  • If you are business-minded, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide you to your aspirations.
  • 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.
  • Integrity, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in.

If this is for you do not hesitate and apply!

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, and contact details of 2 references. For questions, please contact Jesús Ortiz (jesus.ortiz@iit.it).

Application’s deadline: July 31st 2022 

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.

Please also note that, pursuant to articles 15 et. seq. of European Regulation no. 679/2016 (General Data Protection Regulation), you may exercise your rights at any time by contacting the Data Protection Officer (phone Tel: +39 010 28961 – email: dpo@iit.it – kindly note that this e-mail address is exclusively reserved for handling data protection issues. Please, do not use this e-mail address to send any document and/or request of information about this opening).

Primary Location

 GENOVA S. QUIRICO

Job

 Technical

Organization

 Advanced Robotics

Job Posting

 Jul 1, 2022, 1:28:38 PM

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