Robotics Hardware Engineer
Potsdam Office, Berlin OfficeFull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Robotics Hardware Engineer specializing in robotics integration, sensors, and electronics for harsh production environments. Focus on designing, developing, and integrating electrical-mechanical systems for advanced robotics, with emphasis on sensor fusion, rugged hardware, and hardware-software integration for autonomous heavy machinery.
Responsibilities
- Integrate and optimize robotic sensors (e.g., LiDAR, Radar, cameras, IMUs) into autonomous systems, ensuring accurate data acquisition and processing.
- Design the mechanical integration of multiple sensors and compute on the real world machine.
- Lead the electrical/mechanical engineering efforts in robotics production, focusing on manufacturability and scalability of hardware designs.
- Develop and validate hardware-electronic integration frameworks to streamline communication between actuators, sensors, and control units.
- Collaborate with software engineers to design cohesive systems, ensuring compatibility and performance.
- Troubleshoot and optimize complex systems on the field, addressing EMI, power management, and signal integrity issues.
- Participate in all product development phases, from initial concept through prototyping, testing, and mass production.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- Knowledge of deploying electronics hardware in adverse conditions and implementing robust power and data transfer.
- Experience in designing and integrating robotic sensors with hardware and software.
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM tools for mechanical and electrical design, including 3D printing & prototyping.
- Hands-on experience with rugged industrial/automotive connectors and wire harness design.
- Solid understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, I2C, SPI).
- Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of solving complex electrical and integration challenges.
Skills
Required:Sensor integrationHardware design for harsh environmentsCAD/CAM and prototypingEmbedded systems / microcontrollers / protocolsElectrical/mechanical integrationEMI and signal integrity
Nice to have:Collaboration with software
Benefits
- Attractive compensation package and stock options.
- Beverages on-site and regular social events.
- Engage with top-tier researchers, engineers, and thought leaders.
- Influence the future of robotic technologies and tackle significant technological challenges.
- Assistance with relocation to Berlin.
Last updated Jul 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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