Robotics Experts in Zurich
matched in minutes from over 15,000 CVs with the power of AI.Hire experts who design robot control, ROS and ROS 2 stacks, sensor integration, and safe automation for production and lab environments. Get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers.
Meet FRATCH Experts in Zurich, who have recently used Robotics
Vincent V.
Last position:
IT Business Partner & Enterprise Architect at Sulzer
- Established the Enterprise Architecture function from the ground up for Sulzer Group (~13,500 employees, CHF 3.6B revenue)
- Defined the Technical Governance framework, Target Operating Model, and IT PMO foundation now governing architecture decisions and portfolio demand across all divisions.
- Deployed SAP LeanIX as the authoritative application portfolio system of record - catalogued 500 applications group-wide (140 for Chemtech), onboarded business and IT stakeholders, and initiated integration with ServiceNow to embed architecture data into operational workflows.
- Led the divisional & group wide Application Rationalization initiative
- Decommissioned 15% of the 140 applications Chemtech portfolio, delivering CHF 627k in run-rate savings over two years and materially reducing licensing and support exposure.
- Defined and executed the divisional AI Roadmap in partnership with Sales, Legal, and R&D leadership
- Delivered 4 AI solutions into production (including Sales process harmonization and LLM-based IP conflict detection) from a portfolio of 7 prioritized initiatives.
- Built and owned the 3-year IT Strategic Roadmap for Chemtech
- Aligned cloud and technology architecture with divisional business priorities and a CHF 1.5M annual investment envelope.
- Delivered CHF 500k in cost avoidance by challenging and discontinuing funded but low-value initiatives, demonstrated governance discipline and executive influence, with zero implementation spend.
Stefan B.
Last position:
Co-Founder at Stealth AI Infrastructure Deep-Tech Venture
- Deep-tech venture in enterprise AI model compression for on-premises and edge deployment.
- Built systematic R&D pipeline, business and technical architecture, early investor pipeline, and design partner network across AI verticals, datacentre operators, and robotics/edge computing — from zero.
- Ventures built concurrently, each in a fundamentally different regulatory and technical domain.
Hans S.
Last position:
Interim Manager, Consultant, Facilitator at Business Excellence Services GmbH
Interim manager, consultant, facilitator
Project management with focus on trouble shooting & customer care and/or product development/reengineering; regulatory management
Supply chain; risk and quality management; people management
Experienced within medical device; aerospace; packaging; small- & large equipment; optical- & electrical-systems; metal & plastics; free auditor
Since 2016, working for various accredited organizations as a freelance auditor regarding systems according to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001
2023-2024: Medical device product development, supply-chain and regulatory set-up with regard to a medical device re-engineering/launch and manufacturing
2023-2024: Project trouble shooter & customer care in the European aerospace industry within precision optics systems manufacturing; project risk and validation management including software validation
2022: Validation (FMEA, IQ OQ, PQ) management assigned with design and process risk assessment of complex electrical (IEC60601-1) mechatronics robots for MDR approval following ISO 14971
2022: Interim head of QM in aluminum-foil deep drawing process improvement; people and international Nespresso supplier quality management
2021-2022: Cytiva Cell Therapy greenfield project; assigned with design and implementation support of a certification, validation, GMP commissioning strategy for the technical infrastructure, e.g., clean rooms
2020-2021: Interim QA-Leader in Denmark assigned with the software release, manufacturing and distribution of Class IIb laser equipment for Candela, including international notified body and manufacturing transfer project
2020: Quality support and interim quality management for a manufacturer in the IVD test equipment supply chain and dialysis supplies in Bavaria
2018-2020: Expert/SME in Q-Management/Q-Engineering for orthopedic and arthroplasty device and tool production: turning, milling, cleaning, surface treatment and sterile packaging
2017: Re-engineering of the Medela product development process regarding cGMP 21CFR820.30/ISO 13485:2016 and MDR design control requirements for soft and hardware design regarding Class IIb pumps
2017: MDSAP preparation support and mock-audit coaching
2016: Interim senior QE-Expert for Maquet extracorporeal circulation devices manufacturing as ISO 14971 risk and change management expert in a Roche CAPA remediation and compliance project of IVD blood analyzers/gas sensor production
2016-2017: Orthopedic and arthroplasty implants design history file (DHF) review regarding compliance to 21 CFR 820.30 design control requirements
2015: Assigned by Novartis with design control for a new parenteral drug delivery system; manufacturability assessments during design evaluation; assessing potential plastic injection molding and/or high-volume assembly contractors in Europe and the US
2014: Assessing/auditing metallurgy process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) of Zimmer contract manufacturers around Europe for FDA audit readiness; Depuy-Synthes subject matter expert (SME)
2013-2014: CAPA-8D process reengineering and setting in place/training new EtQ software tools; coaching of project and product managers in working through individual CAPAs; remediation of global legacy CAPAs; supporting complaint and field action (FSCA) management
2012-2013: QA/RA Manager at Sias AG for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) liquid handling robots manufacturing; led small team for electrical safety CE/CB scheme product approvals; QMS, change and CAPA management
2011-2012: Site Quality Manager at Medtronic for drug eluting balloon and Nitinol stent-catheter manufacturing; quality operations including Q-engineering and control; led 15 direct and indirect reports
2009-2010: Supported quality initiatives in medical device industry; assessments and audits for manufacturers and suppliers as a consultant of Business Excellence Services
Thomas M.
Last position:
Developer/Analyst at Nvaria GmbH
- Analyzed migration strategies after Camunda 7 was declared end of life with extended support until 2030.
- Evaluated potential migrations to Camunda 8, Flowable, and Operaton.
- Conducted a proof of concept demonstrating that existing projects could be migrated to both Flowable and Operaton.
- BPMN
- DMN
- Confluence
- Flowable
- Operaton
Jörg Benedikt S.
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at Schenker Labs GmbH
Applications development & consulting - Schenkerlabs.com
Elena N.
Last position:
Business Development Representative & Assistant to Head of Sales at Litslink.com
- Researched potential clients based on ICP and contacted decision-makers.
- CRM system (HubSpot) management.
- Built sales presentations and managed company portfolio creation and updates.
- Identified new opportunities (sales, partnership, etc).
- Scheduled and conducted lead qualifications and sales calls.
- Performed competitors analysis.
- Provided recommendations based on customers' needs.
- Developed individual sales plans for the team.
- Developed and implemented outbound campaigns.
- Built relationships with existing and new clients.
- Represented the company at industry events.
Lars N.
Last position:
Coordinator of a scientific OpenSource project
- Coordination of a scientific OpenSource project
- Administration of publication in the IEEE proceedings
- Presentation at the most prominent international conference for neural networks (WCCI IJCNN 2022)
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using Robotics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Doctorate
33%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Zurich are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Zurich using Robotics
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Robotics experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (86%)
- Information Technology (71%)
- Manufacturing (57%)
- Telecommunication (57%)
- Professional Services (43%)
- Energy (29%)
- Media and Entertainment (29%)
- Government and Administration (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What robotics covers
Robotics brings mechanics, electronics, software, and control together to make machines sense, move, and act in the real world. It spans industrial arms, mobile robots, cobots, inspection systems, and service robots used in factories, labs, logistics, and healthcare.
Core stack
- Robot Operating System, especially ROS and ROS 2
- Motion planning, kinematics, and control loops
- Sensor fusion for cameras, lidar, radar, and IMUs
- Embedded software, real-time behavior, and hardware interfaces
- Simulation, testing, and commissioning workflows
Strong specialists connect software with hardware constraints. They know how to tune behavior, handle latency, and keep systems predictable when machines meet changing environments.
Typical work
Companies bring in robotics expertise for prototyping, integration, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Common deliverables include navigation stacks, manipulation logic, machine vision pipelines, calibration routines, and factory automation cells.
When to hire
Bring in freelance expertise when a project needs a narrow skill set, a quick rescue, or extra capacity around a release. This is common when a team has the hardware but needs help with ROS 2 migration, perception, safety logic, or deployment in a live site in Zurich.
What good specialists do
- Translate product goals into reliable robot behavior
- Debug hardware, firmware, and software together
- Write clear interfaces for sensors, actuators, and tools
- Test in simulation before field deployment
- Document assumptions, limits, and maintenance steps
The best professionals leave systems understandable, not fragile. They make it easier for your team to support the robot after handover.
Zurich context
Zurich is a strong place for robotics work that touches research, manufacturing, logistics, and medical technology. Many projects mix on-site work for hardware access with remote work for software, simulation, and documentation. English is common, while German can help in plant or lab settings.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Robotics? These answers cover the essentials.
Robotics is used to build systems that sense the world, make decisions, and move with purpose. Companies hire specialists for industrial automation, mobile navigation, inspection, picking and placing, lab handling, and service tasks where repeatability matters.
Robotics is the broader field; ROS and ROS 2 are software frameworks often used inside it. If your project depends on messaging, device integration, simulation, or distributed robot software, a specialist who knows ROS 2 and the surrounding stack is often the right choice.
A strong Robotics specialist usually brings control theory, embedded software, computer vision, and hardware debugging. For many projects, experience with Python, C++, Linux, and simulation tools matters just as much as the robot itself.
Robotics projects vary a lot, but simple prototypes and integration tasks can often be handled by one focused specialist. If the work touches safety, real hardware, or production lines, look for someone who has shipped similar systems and can explain trade-offs clearly.
Robotics often needs both. Software, simulation, and documentation can be done remotely, but sensor setup, calibration, and commissioning usually require on-site time. In Zurich, many teams prefer a hybrid setup for that reason.
Ask for concrete examples of systems they have integrated, debugged, or deployed. A good Robotics expert can talk through failure modes, test strategy, and how they handled sensor noise, latency, or mechanical limits without hiding behind vague claims.
Robotics overlaps with industrial automation, but it is broader and more software-driven in many projects. Automation can focus on fixed processes and PLC logic, while robotics also covers perception, motion planning, and behavior in changing environments.
Prepare a clear system overview, hardware list, software stack, and the exact problem you want solved. For Robotics, access to the robot, logs, test data, and environment constraints helps the specialist move faster and avoid guesswork.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Robotics in their recent projects is 163 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,307 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Robotics in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 83% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Robotics in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Robotics in their recent projects are English (100%), German (86%), and French (71%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Robotics in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (86%), Information Technology (71%), and Manufacturing (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Robotics in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Project Management (86%), and Operations (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Robotics
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Countries:
Zurich 
Geneva Basel Bern Request a free demo
Get in touch with the FRATCH team and we will get back to you within 4 hours.
Would you rather directly get in touch?
We always have the time for a call or email!
Philipp Thomaschewski
FRATCH CEO
