Permanent Position · Senior

Founding Robotics Engineer

An early-stage robotics startup, backed by significant pre-seed funding, is seeking a founding engineer to join its team. The company aims to become a leading integration provider for autonomous manufacturing, bridging the gap between frontier research and production-ready automation. This role involves deploying robotic automation solutions at scale and building a strong team for product deployment. The ideal candidate will have a manufacturing background and a builder's mindset, eager to contribute to a founding team.

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Opportunity overview

Opportunity type
Permanent Position
Required seniority
Senior
Work location
Onsite
Location
Germany
Start
ASAP
Duration
Permanent
Travel
—

Required role

Design EngineerSystem Engineer

Required skills

RoboticsAutomationCAD3D PrintingManufacturingPrototypingSystem IntegrationPLCIndustrial CommunicationRobot ProgrammingPneumatics

Required industry experience

ManufacturingRoboticsIndustrial Automation

Responsibilities

  • Build the product engineering and deployment backbone for robotic solutions.
  • Assemble and manage a team of application engineers for customer deployments.
  • Design, build, install, and troubleshoot scalable industrial robotic solutions.
  • Integrate sensors, cameras, pneumatics, end-effectors, and industrial I/Os.
  • Manufacture, assemble, test, and iterate prototypes and customer systems.
  • Own certification and safety compliance for robotic products.
  • Design, prototype, and test mechanical components and automation assemblies.
  • Collaborate with software and electrical engineering teams for hardware-software co-design.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
  • Hands-on mentality and enthusiasm for building real hardware.
  • Experience with CAD, 3D-printing, and manufacturing technologies.
  • First experience in automation technology, robotics, or automation machinery.
  • Independent, pragmatic, and solution-oriented way of working.
  • Practical experience in designing mechanical systems for automation or robotics.
  • Proficiency with CAD software for 3D modeling and technical drawing.
  • Hands-on experience assembling and testing physical hardware prototypes.