Technician, Robotics Systems support & Hardware Development (m/f/d)

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and skilled technician with a strong track record in hands-on tasks such as soldering, desoldering, wiring, and troubleshooting. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining our existing products to ensure they remain fully functional, while also contributing to ongoing efforts to improve the reliability and robustness of complex robotic systems.

Success in this position requires a high level of technical competence, a proactive mindset, and the ability to make sound decisions in uncertain or rapidly changing situations.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure that the robotics systems are ready to be used at all times

• Create detailed CAD models, technical drawings, and assembly documentation for testing rigs or needed components

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, 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 mechanical 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/robots’ components, mechanical parts, and PCBs

• Carry out soldering, desoldering, wiring, and basic troubleshooting tasks (e.g. oscilloscope)

• Support procurement activities by identifying suitable products which meet requirements, sourcing suppliers, and obtaining quotations

• Collaborate with Chinese colleagues on technical tasks

• Work autonomously on open-ended, evolving tasks

• Open to travelling to China

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3-5 years of proven work experience in related fields
• Experience in robotics, mechatronics, or automation industries
• Background in designing articulated systems with multi-DOF (degrees of freedom)
• Familiarity with lightweight and high-strength materials (carbon fiber, composites, aluminum alloys)
• Knowledge of dynamic sealing solutions for moving parts in harsh environments
• Experience in integration of electromechanical components (actuators, sensors, bearings, gears, etc.) for optimal performance in robots
• Knowledge of structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis to validate designs

• Proficiency in SolidWorks (3dx) /Altium

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles (kinematics, dynamics, material selection)

• Knowledge of actuators and sensors using robotics, familiarity with sensor integration (force/torque sensors, encoders, IMUs)

• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting)

• Hands-on experience with soldering SMD components

• Able to find fast solutions to common problems

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 in the context of our continued growth.
• Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth.
• Corporate Benefits Program that covers health, mobility, and learning with 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 SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich, Germany with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 2300 employees worldwide. Our mission is to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics by developing systems that combine state-of-the-art force-moment-sensing and world-leading image-processing technology. This unique combination of technologies allows us to provide user-friendly and affordable robotic solutions that enable intelligent precision assembly.

This is made possible by our employees, who bring out the best in each and every day with creativity and enthusiasm. Become part of this team and shape the future of robotics with us!

We are proud of our diversity and welcome your application regardless of gender and sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability.