Senior Robotic Systems Engineer

Clera
Munich, Germany
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience with industrial robot hardware and motion planning.

Best fit for

  • Individuals with a track record in motion planning and trajectory generation for physical robots
    — “Strong knowledge of kinematics, motion planning, and control theory, with hands-on experience generating trajectories for industrial robot arms in production environments”
  • Professionals who are comfortable working in small teams and driving architectural decisions
    — “Drive robotics architecture decisions and engineering best practices”

Things to consider

  • On-site presence in Munich is required for five days per week
    — “On-site in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, five days per week”
  • No visa sponsorship is available, so work eligibility in Germany is essential
    — “Must be eligible to work in Germany”

How to stand out

  • Highlight real-world deployment experience in manufacturing environments
    — “Experience deploying robotic systems in industrial settings”
  • Emphasize expertise in integrating perception systems with real-time control
    — “Integrate cameras, force and torque sensors, and other perception systems into real-time control loops”
  • Demonstrate fluency in C++ or Python and CAD tools like SolidWorks or CATIA
    — “Proficiency in C++ and/or Python, plus experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA”
  • Include experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT or OPC-UA
    — “Familiarity with ... industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT or OPC-UA is useful”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • developed motion planning and control for industrial robots
  • integrated sensors into real-time control loops
  • led on-site testing and commissioning
Typical background
5+ years of robotics engineering experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Robotics EngineeringMotion PlanningControl TheorySensor Integration

Preferred

ROS 2Machine VisionIndustrial Communication Protocols

Stack & domain

Motion PlanningTrajectory GenerationControl TheoryIndustrial Robot ArmsForce And Torque SensorsIndustrial Safety ConceptsOn-site TestingCalibrationCommissioningROS 2Machine Vision3D PerceptionIndustrial Communication ProtocolsCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadershipTime ManagementRoboticsIndustrial AutomationSurface-finishingWeldingCoating Automation

About the role

Original posting from Clera via Ashby

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a small engineering team at an early-stage industrial robotics company and own the core robotics software stack for an intelligent industrial work cell. You will help bring motion planning, control, and sensor integration from development through deployment in real manufacturing environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Develop and optimize motion planning, trajectory generation, and control for industrial robot arms.
  • Integrate cameras, force and torque sensors, and other perception systems into real-time control loops.
  • Implement industrial safety concepts and fail-safe behaviors.
  • Lead on-site testing, calibration, and commissioning of robotic systems.
  • Drive robotics architecture decisions and engineering best practices.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • At least 5 years of robotics engineering experience working with physical robot hardware.
  • Strong knowledge of kinematics, motion planning, and control theory, with hands-on experience generating trajectories for industrial robot arms in production environments.
  • Proficiency in C++ and/or Python, plus experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
  • Experience with industrial or collaborative robot arms, end-of-arm tooling, and sensor integration, including vision and force or torque sensors.
  • Experience deploying robotic systems in industrial settings; surface-finishing, welding, or coating automation is helpful.
  • Familiarity with ROS 2, machine vision or 3D perception, and industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT or OPC-UA is useful.
  • Fluent English; German is a plus. Must be eligible to work in Germany.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Equity participation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

LOCATION

On-site in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, five days per week.

Source: Clera careers (Ashby)

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