Senior Robotics Engineer – Motion Planning (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

About the role

The AI team at Agile Robots is seeking a dedicated Robotics Engineer with a specialization in motion planning and workcell optimization. You are expected to have at least 5 years of experience in the field, demonstrating proficiency in using different motion planning approaches. You will work on fusing the classical approaches with the new AI techniques. This position is focused on optimizing the distribution of elements and optimizing the motions for robotic systems in a production line. So prior hands-on experience in this area would be a significant plus.

Your Responsibilities

Develop and implement a motion planner to optimize different cost functions
Implement the workcell optimizer and the motion planner on real production line scenarios
Work closely with the Robotics team to design and implement AI-based solutions
Collaborate with other team members to evaluate and improve existing systems/pipelines
Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, DL, and robotics
Translate complex functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture and design
Travelling frequently to our deployment sites, primarily China (up to 40% of the time depending on the stage of the project), to collaborate with on-site engineers in deploying and evaluating our solutions and collecting feedback on their usage for collaborating

Essential Skills

Master's degree in computer science, Automation, Robotics, AI, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Robotics
Knowledge of classic motion planning approaches (RRT, STOMP, CHOMP, etc.)
Hands on experience with using motion planners in ROS
Proficiency in C++
Experience with visualization tools
Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills
Strong verbal and written communication in English

Beneficial Skills

Experience with Python and C#
Previous experience with ML/DL-based solutions
Familiarity with Conan package manager
Experience with ML/DL libraries like Jax, PyTorch
Knowledge of different convex optimization techniques
Strong verbal and written communication in Chinese (Mandarin)

What we offer

Great working environment in an interdisciplinary, international team
Ability to gain experience in international projects across different industries
Possibility to visit our subsidiary in Beijing
Dynamic high-tech startup combined with financial soundness and world class investors
Challenging tasks and projects
Room for creativity and personal development
As a startup, we of course also have a rooftop terrace, free drinks & fruits, and regular team events
Corporate benefits program that covers health, mobility and learning with up to 100 € per month

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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.

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