About the role
We are seeking a driven technician (m/f/d) with proven hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, soldering, desoldering, wire harnesses, and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic tasks. In this role, you will support and maintain existing products to ensure they remain fully operational and improve and develop new solutions for robust hardware.
Success in this role requires both technical excellence and the ability to adapt and make decisions under uncertainty.
Your Responsibilities
- Ensure that the robotics systems are ready to be used at all times
- Create detailed documentation, technical drawings, and assembly instructions for testing rigs or needed components
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, manufacturing) to ensure seamless system integration
- Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly instructions, and quality control documentation, support and creation of SOPs
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanics and electronics issues during development and production phases
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in robotics and mechanical/electronics design
- Perform assembly and disassembly of robots components, cables, and PCBs and other devices
- Carry out soldering, desoldering, wiring, and basic troubleshooting tasks (e.g. oscilloscope, signal analyzers)
- Support procurement activities by identifying suitable products which meet requirements, sourcing suppliers, and obtaining quotations
- Open to travel to China for business trips
- The role involves significant travel (approximately 50%) to client sites
- Work autonomously on open-ended, evolving tasks
Essential Skills
- Hands-on experience with soldering SMD components
- Proficiency in Altium / Solidworks is recommended
- Proficiency in English, Spoken and written
- Knowledge of electronics design principles
- Knowledge of actuators and sensors using robotics, familiarity with sensor integration (force/torque sensors, encoders, IMUs) is recommended
- Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting) is recommended
- Able to find fast solutions to common problems
Beneficial Skills
- Minimum 3-5 years of proven work experience in related fields
- Experience in robotics, mechatronics, or automation industries
- Background in designing robust cabling solutions and cable harnesses
- Familiarity with electronics design and PCB production stages
- Knowledge of structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis to validate designs
Your Profile
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Empathy and excellent communication skills to enable great teamwork
- Self-motivated with a passion for cutting-edge robotics technology
- Detail-oriented with a focus on robust system design
- Adaptable to fast-paced development cycles
- Firmware development experience
What we offer
- A dynamic high-tech company, combined with financial soundness and world-class investors.
- Join an interdisciplinary, international team with 60+ different nationalities in a collaborative work environment.
- Lots of development opportunities as we continue to grow.
- Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth.
- Corporate Benefits Program covering health, mobility, and learning for 100€ net per month.
- Modern office facilities with a rooftop terrace overlooking Munich, free drinks & fruits, and regular company events contribute to a good working environment
About us
Agile Robots is a leading provider of AI-powered robotics solutions. By combining artificial intelligence and robotics, the company makes industries smarter, more flexible, and more efficient.
Founded in Munich in 2018 by renowned robotics researchers from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Agile Robots has experienced rapid global growth. Today, more than 3,500 highly skilled robotics and AI enthusiasts are employed worldwide. The company has one of the largest research and development teams in the AI and robotics industry.
Agile Robots has built a unique portfolio, together with the subsidiaries BÄR Automation, Franka Robotics, idealworks, and Krause Automation, the company covers all areas of AI-driven robotics.
Find out more at: https://www.agile-robots.com/en/
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