Robotics Hardware Engineer (m/f/d)
Role Responsibilities: What you will do
- Hardware Design Collaboration: Collaborate with hardware engineers in the design and development of hardware components for robotic systems, ensuring seamless integration of electrical and hardware elements.
- System Integration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware components into robotic platforms, considering electrical and hardware requirements.
- Prototyping and Testing: Participate in prototyping activities and conduct rigorous testing to validate the functionality and performance of hardware components.
- Hardware Debugging: Identify and resolve hardware issues through systematic debugging processes, collaborating with the broader team to implement solutions.
- Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for hardware designs, specifications, and testing procedures to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for hardware improvements and optimizations.
- Hardware Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with hardware engineers to ensure the design and integration of hardware components meet the requirements of robotic systems.
- Problem-Solving: Apply strong problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and optimize hardware performance.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- ~3 years' experience working as a hardware engineer in a robotics company, preferably with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) or similar robotic systems, or proven experience designing and developing hardware for robotic systems or similar complex electronic systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficient in reading and creating EPLANs (Electric P8) for comprehensive documentation and design schematics.
- Preferably, you are familiar with hardware safety standards such as ISO 60204, ISO 12100, ISO 3691-4, and ISO 13849-1 as well as the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in hardware robotics foundations, including:
- Battery Management Systems (BMS) for efficient power distribution and management;
- Motors and drive systems, with expertise in selecting, integrating, and optimizing motor control solutions;
- Vision sensors such as Lidars and cameras, with a focus on integration for perception and navigation systems;
- Control systems design and implementation, ensuring precise and efficient robotic movements;
- Understanding of communication protocols commonly used in robotic systems.
- At idealworks, you will find an international working environment and become part of an experienced, open team where mutual trust counts. You will feel at home from the very first second!
- Experience a first-hand start-up feeling and flat hierarchies with varied and responsible tasks that you work on independently.
- Look forward to hybrid working model with 30 vacation days per year and various opportunities to balance your free time, family and job.
- For your commitment to helping us achieve our mission, you will not only be rewarded with appreciation, but also with above-average pay including a bonus scheme and an annual personal development budget.
- We offer exciting corporate benefits, an attractive company pension scheme and regular team events.
- Our modern office is easily accessible by public transport, bike and car and offers numerous catering options for relaxed lunch breaks with your team.
- Driven by our unique corporate culture, the five values "passion for results", "wellbeing", "personal growth", "trust" and "being and acting as one team" determine our daily actions and cooperation.