Permanent Position · Mid-level

Forward Deployed Engineer for Robotics

A leading provider of AI-powered robotics solutions is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge cutting-edge technology with real-world customer success. In this role, you will work directly with international customers to deploy, customize, and optimize advanced robotic automation solutions. You will act as a trusted technical partner, translating complex customer challenges into scalable, production-ready robotics applications. The position involves integrating AI models and robotic hardware to solve tasks that classical automation cannot address.

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Opportunity overview

Opportunity type
Permanent Position
Required seniority
Mid-level
Work location
Onsite, Travel as required
Location
Bavaria, Germany
Start
ASAP
Duration
Permanent
Travel
40%

Required role

System DeveloperSystem EngineerPLM Consultant

Required platforms

LinuxNVIDIA Jetson OrinAGXXavierPyTorchTensorFlowOpenCVPCLCAD

Required skills

C++PythonRobot ProgrammingAI Model IntegrationPLC ProgrammingIndustrial Communication ProtocolsControl TheoryComputer VisionFunctional Safety Standards

Required industry experience

AutomotiveManufacturingIndustrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

  • Deploy, integrate, and commission complex robotic systems for industrial automation and mobile manipulation
  • Customize and extend robotic workcell automation frameworks with customer-specific features and workflows
  • Integrate and fine-tune AI models including Vision-Language-Action (VLA) and machine learning components
  • Translate customer technical requirements into robust software solutions
  • Diagnose and resolve software and system integration issues both remotely and on-site
  • Travel to international customer sites for workshops, deployments, and technical support
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable deployment of robotic applications

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, AI, or a related engineering field
  • Minimum of four years of professional experience in robotics, AI, or industrial automation
  • Hands-on experience with robot arms and hardware like cameras, AGVs, grippers, and sensors
  • Intermediate programming proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Practical experience in integrating and programming robotic applications in Linux environments
  • Fluency in English
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% to international customer locations
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies in diverse customer environments