About the Role at RobCoIn this key role, you act as the critical technical bridge turning visionary customer requirements into robust, field-ready robotic system architectures across our US deployments. You will drive simulation, prototyping, and detailed multi-disciplinary engineering design to eliminate ambiguity and risk early in the development lifecycle. By establishing data-driven design standards and seamless handoffs for execution, you directly enable the rapid scaling of our autonomous industrial solutions.
Your Responsibilities
- Translate customer requirements provided by Sales Engineering into technically feasible, simulation-validated solution concepts and robust system architectures.
- Perform simulation, modeling, prototyping, and engineering analysis to rigorously validate design decisions before they transition to execution.
- Develop detailed mechanical, electrical, controls, and software designs tailored for complex robotic system solutions.
- Evaluate design alternatives and technical tradeoffs to make data-driven, scalable engineering recommendations.
- Define clear system requirements, interfaces, assumptions, constraints, and acceptance criteria to eliminate technical ambiguity downstream.
- Identify and mitigate technical and execution risks early in the design cycle by partnering with Solution Execution teams to incorporate manufacturing, deployment, and commissioning considerations.
- Lead structured design reviews to surface potential design gaps early and ensure high standards of engineering quality.
- Produce comprehensive Solution Development Packages-including approved concepts, simulation results, risk assessments, interface definitions, and BOMs-as the baseline for execution.
- Incorporate field feedback, deployment learnings, and operational issues into future engineering standards and design iterations.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Completed vocational training or a degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or comparable experience.
- Several years of experience (5+ years) in robotic system design, simulation, and multi-disciplinary solution engineering.
- Proven track record in mechanical, electrical, or controls design, alongside system simulation and risk mitigation frameworks.
- Strong ability to evaluate complex technical tradeoffs and communicate risks clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Culture-aligned mindset (e.g., "Strong ownership mindset", "Growth mindset", "Pragmatic working style", and "Structured problem-solving approach").
- Very good English skills (German is a plus).
Why join RobCo?
- Develop modular, software-defined robotics solutions with us that set new standards in automation.
- Help us build robots equipped with state-of-the-art AI that perceive their environment, analyze data, and make intelligent decisions in real time.
- As part of a very dynamic and fast-growing scale-up, you will take on responsibility from day one, drive your own projects, and see the direct impact of your work.
- Flat hierarchies, open communication, and regular 360° feedback enable fast decisions and support your professional and personal development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401(k) plan.
- Unlimited paid time off incl. major holidays.
- Company-sponsored onboarding and team offsites in Germany.
