Senior Robotic Systems Engineer
Clera · Munich · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join a small industrial robotics team as a foundational senior engineer, owning the robotics software stack for an intelligent work cell. Your work will help automate demanding manufacturing processes, including surface finishing, welding, and coating.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own the core robotics software stack for the work cell.
- Develop and optimize motion planning, trajectory generation, and control for robot arms.
- Integrate cameras, force and torque sensors, and other perception systems into real-time control loops.
- Implement industrial safety concepts and fail-safe behaviors.
- Lead on-site testing, calibration, and commissioning in industrial environments.
- Drive architecture decisions and engineering best practices.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least five years of robotics engineering experience working with real robot hardware.
- Strong knowledge of kinematics, motion planning, trajectory generation, and control theory.
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python, plus 3D CAD experience with tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
- Hands-on experience with industrial or collaborative robot arms, end-of-arm tooling, and associated sensors.
- Experience integrating vision and force or torque sensors into real-time robot-control loops, and deploying robotic systems in production environments.
- Fluent English; German is a plus. Must be eligible to work in Germany.
- Experience in surface-finishing, welding, or coating automation, machine vision or 3D perception, and industrial protocols such as EtherCAT or OPC-UA is valuable.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Equity participation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
On-site in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, five days per week.