Robotics & Automation Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Intrinsic scores A on the Alion truth index.
Intrinsic is an AI robotics group at Google aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI, perception and simulation will redefine what’s possible for industrial robotics in the near future - with software and data at the core.
Our mission is to make industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a dynamic team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.
Company
Intrinsic is an AI robotics group at Google aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI, perception and simulation will redefine what’s possible for industrial robotics in the near future - with software and data at the core.
Our mission is to make industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a dynamic team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.
Role
As a robotics and automation technician (Mechatroniker für Robotik und Automatisierung) at Intrinsic, you will play a key role in unlocking the full potential of our existing robotics labs in Munich. Ideal candidates are proactive and willing to tackle unexpected challenges as part of a team. You are a team player and take ownership of your responsibilities. You thrive in a dynamic environment and continuously develop your skills as the complexity of our work steadily increases.
In this challenging and hands-on role, you will work on a wide range of robot automation solutions for customers as well as internal cell and experimental setups. You will be responsible for a broad spectrum of tasks. Your focus will be on the basic CAD design, procurement and manufacturing (e.g., 3D printing) of system components, mechanical/pneumatic assembly, and electrical installation of robot cells or laboratory setups. Furthermore, you will be responsible for the smooth operation of our laboratory facilities by performing regular maintenance regarding functionality and safety, managing warehouse logistics, and handling organizational tasks such as shipping, procurement, inventory management, and purchasing. By taking on these important daily responsibilities, you will make a significant contribution to the team's success.
How your work moves the mission forward
- Working closely with mechanical engineers, product managers, software developers and researchers to design, maintain and refine our automation systems for electronic manufacturing from the ground up.
- Manufacturing mechanical and electrical assemblies for fast, innovative R&D robot automation cells. This includes visualizing concepts, creating CAD designs, and producing prototypes.
- Perform electrical tests and troubleshoot faults in existing automation cells.
- Manage daily laboratory maintenance, warehouse logistics and hardware-related office tasks (shipping, procurement, inventory and purchasing) to create a highly efficient working environment.
- Independent and timely completion of projects
- Reading and executing hardware specifications and circuit diagrams for assembling and wiring industrial control cabinets, robot peripherals, and HMI/PLC hardware
- Procurement and integration of best-in-class technology products into automation work cells
- Document and communicate your work clearly and understandably to internal stakeholders.
- Representation of the local laboratory manager in their absence.
Skills you will need to be successful
- Completed vocational training with several years of relevant experience, ideally qualification as a master craftsman or technician (Mechatronik Meister oder Techniker) in the field of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
- Demonstrable practical experience in mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and troubleshooting of laboratory or production systems
- Experience in the installation and operation of common mobile or stationary robot applications
- Professional experience with CAD-Software for checking mechanical designs, layouts and electrical systems
- Understanding of plant and occupational safety, related occupational safety certificate is a plus
- Knowledge of the interpretation of electrical and pneumatic circuit diagrams, as well as the ability to assemble industrial control cabinets.
- Business Fluency in German and English is required
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%)
- The willingness to deal with ambiguity, proactive problem solving and bias for action
- Hands-on and Shopfloor mentality
Skills that will differentiate your candidacy
- Experience in PLC programming or troubleshooting (e.g., Beckhoff, PILZ) and motion control systems
- Professional experience with 3D printing, prototyping and machining (e.g. drilling, cutting, soldering)
- Demonstrable experience in the implementation of safety circuits and knowledge of industrial safety standards (e.g. ANSI/RIA R15.06, ISO 10218, Machinery Directive or Regulation)
- Experience in modifying or designing simple electrical and pneumatic circuit diagrams for automation systems
- Experience in managing robot laboratory maintenance, hardware inventory, and logistics processes.
The base salary for this full-time position is between 80.000 - 82.000 EUR + 15% bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range + bonus + equity for your targeted location and role during the hiring process.
At Intrinsic, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment at Intrinsic is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Intrinsic does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Intrinsic’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
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