Automation Engineer (gn) Industrial Robotics & Software Development

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Please note that this position requires work authorization for Germany.
The language requirements for this position are: German - Fluent (C1), English - Fluent (C1).
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This role sits at the intersection of industrial robotics and software development, allowing you to work with real industrial systems while shaping our NOVA platform. You will support projects from technical concept through to commissioning, ensuring our product meets the practical needs of real-world automation.

Activities

You will be responsible for the setup, commissioning, and operation of internal and customer automation systems. Your responsibilities include: - Configuring, parameterizing, and commissioning industrial robots from different manufacturers on our shop floor and at customer sites - Integrating robots, PLCs, and other peripheral devices into an automation environment - Supporting electrical commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and on-site customer deployments - Translating customer robotics requirements into NOVA-based software solutions - Developing project-specific applications, workflows, and functionality using Python

Requirements

- Strong knowledge of industrial robot programming, parameterization, and commissioning - Practical experience with at least one major robot manufacturer such as KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, FANUC, or Stäubli - Experience with industrial automation systems and customer-site commissioning - Basic knowledge of PLC programming and electrical commissioning - Good knowledge of Python - A basic understanding of software architecture and modern development practices

Application Process

1. Screening Call, remote, with Recruiter (30 min)
2. Follow-Up Interview, remote, with Hiring Manager (45 min)
3. Onsite Interview with Stakeholder Interviews, Product Demo and Live Exercise (appr. 4h)

About the Company

Imagine factories where robots and software work as one, and where everyone from skilled craftspeople to engineers can put automation to work. Automation like this takes over monotonous, high-precision tasks and leaves more room for human creativity.

At Wandelbots, we build Wandelbots NOVA, a Physical AI platform that connects data, AI and digital twins with industrial robots and machines. Our mission is to make Physical AI the backbone of how industry operates.

Founded in 2017, Wandelbots employs more than 150 people from 14 countries today. From our headquarters in Dresden, Germany, we are working toward one goal: making industrial automation intelligent, accessible and scalable.

Our culture is driven by purpose and values. We love autonomy, high fives and every kind of cake. We celebrate team efforts and learning moments, grow through feedback, and value kindness and empathy. We truly believe that robots love people, so we love them back.