Salary
≈ $43k – $110k per year (Estimated)
Location
Remote/Hybrid (Munich, Germany)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Overview
Company
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Profile match
idealworks is a Munich company spun out of BMW in 2020 that builds autonomous transport robots for factories. Its iw.hub robots move heavy load carriers through plants and are coordinated by the AnyFleet management software. The company also orchestrates mixed fleets of robots from different manufacturers.
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.
Role Requirements: What you need to succeed
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- ~2 years' experience working as a electrical 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.
Why idealworks
- 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.
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