Automation Engineer (gn) Industrial Robotics & Software Development
Wandelbots GmbH · Dresden
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Job description
Your mission At Wandelbots, we combine modern software development with industrial robotics and automation. With NOVA, we are building a platform that makes the use of industrial robots easier, more flexible, and more software-driven. As an Automation Engineer , you will work right at this intersection: You will commission automation systems and robots, support our teams with your hands-on industrial expertise, and implement customer-specific solutions based on NOVA. You will support projects from technical concept and implementation through to commissioning at the customer site, while bringing insights from real-world automation projects back into our product and engineering teams. WHAT YOU WILL DO Industrial Robotics & Automation You will be responsible for the setup, commissioning, and operation of internal and customer automation systems. Your responsibilities will 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
Acting as a technical point of contact for robotics and industrial automation across our teams
Bringing practical experience from customer projects into technical and product related decisions
NOVA & Software Development You will use Wandelbots NOVA to implement customer-specific robotics and automation solutions and bring an important application perspective into our product development. Your responsibilities will include: Translating customer robotics requirements into NOVA-based software solutions
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Developing project-specific applications, workflows, and functionality using Python
Combining and applying existing NOVA capabilities to real industrial use cases
Working closely with Software, Product, and Robotics Engineering on new use cases and technical challenges
Providing structured feedback from real-world projects and turning project learnings into reusable solutions and best practices
Your profile You have hands-on experience in industrial robotics and automation and enjoy working at the intersection of automation and software. Ideally, you bring: 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
Ideally, a qualification as a certified electrical specialist / qualified electrician or a comparable qualification
A hands-on, solution-oriented mindset and openness to modern development and AI assisted tools
What else is important German language skills at B2 level or above
English language skills at B2 level or above
Willingness to regularly work on-site at customer locations and support commissioning activities
Enjoyment of working across different teams, including Software Development, Robotics, Product, and Customer Projects
Your Profile Is Particularly Interesting to Us If … You have worked with several different robot manufacturers
You have supported complete automation systems from planning through to commissioning
You are equally interested in traditional automation and software development
You have experience with industrial communication systems and interfaces
You enjoy working directly with customers, software developers, and automation specialists
You want to do more than just experiment with new technologies and are motivated to bring them into real production environments
Why This Role? This role combines two areas that are increasingly converging in industrial automation: robotics and software development. You will work with real industrial robots and automation systems while also developing NOVA-based solutions for concrete customer applications. This gives you the opportunity to bring the perspective of an industrial user directly into our software and product development. In doing so, you will help us ensure that NOVA is not only technologically powerful, but also consistently aligned with the needs of real-world industrial automation projects.
Why us? Make an impact! Work on an innovative, deep tech product that adds value to the robotics world and to society! Become a crucial part of something new, big and exciting where you can truly make an impact! Our teams inspire! Cross-functional communication is key. You'll get to know many of your 100+ colleagues. Collaborate with great people on our international teams who value knowledge sharing and unique ways of doing things! Be authentic! Work in a value-driven environment where everything may not be perfect, but we're working on it! Your feedback is required while you receive feedback and appreciation for your work! Help others! You can have up to 3 days of volunteer time off to help your favorite charity. Develop yourself! We offer training and mental health opportunities so that you can develop both mentally and professionally. And there is even more! Enjoy our free lunch, snacks and drinks, team events, 30 days of annual vacation + additional rest during Christmas season until New Year. If your child gets sick, we assure that a 100% of your usual earnings will be paid while you take care of your little one.
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