Project Engineer – Cutting Process Optimisation

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich

📍 Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Full-time Other-General Posted February 18, 2026

Job Description

Overview

inspire AG is the leading Swiss competence centre for product innovation and advanced manufacturing. As a strategic partner of ETH Zürich, our mission is to transfer knowledge and technology from research to Swiss machine, electrical and metal industries. The research group Machining Processes and EDM at inspire offers in collaboration with the Chair of Artificial Intelligence in Mechanics and Manufacturing at ETH Zürich.

Project background

Our research group performs research on cutting, grinding, EDM, and simulation. We develop and refine manufacturing technologies, aiming to enhance machining processes using state-of-the-art equipment and modelling.

This position offers the chance to advance cutting-edge research in manufacturing. You will develop and optimise cutting processes using modelling, AI, automation, and laser-structured tools in close collaboration with industry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop hybrid cutting mo...