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Getting from design to a working, testable prototype requires someone who can read a schematic as fluently as a harness drawing, who knows how to route a cable through a moving joint without chafing, and who takes pride in a build that's clean, repeatable, and ready for DVT. That's you.\nPrototype assembly: Build, integrate, and rework electromechanical prototype assemblies for various robot platforms - from sub-assembly level (actuator modules, sensor units, PCBA enclosures) to full system integration.\n\nCable harness design: Design, specify, and manufacture cable harnesses and wiring looms for prototype and pre-series robots - including connector selection (Molex, TE, Harting, custom), wire gauge sizing, shielding, strain relief, and routing through complex kinematic structures.\n\nHarness documentation: Create and maintain formal harness drawings, from-to lists, wire schedules, and assembly instructions in compliance with e.g. IPC/WHMA-A-620 and internal quality standards.\n\nLab bring-up support: Support hardware bring-up activities by preparing wiring and cabling for new PCBAs and sensor systems; assist electronics engineers during functional testing and debugging.\n\nDFM input for cables & wiring: Provide early-stage manufacturability feedback on cable routing, connector accessibility, and harness build feasibility - feeding directly into mechanical and electrical design reviews.\n\nPrototype management: Track and manage prototype configurations, maintain a clean and organized hardware lab, and ensure accurate version control of physical assemblies in coordination with the PLM/ERP system.\n\nSupplier and tooling coordination: Source prototype components and custom cables; work with harness manufacturers and cabling suppliers to qualify parts and validate first articles. Stay on the edge of ongoing development together with our suppliers.\n\nContinuous improvement: Identify recurring build issues and feed root-cause findings back to mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers to improve design quality and reduce prototype cycle times.\n\nWhat we can look forward to\nYour hands bring the robot to life.\nYou are a technically skilled and meticulous engineer or technician with a genuine passion for building things well. 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