Proof of Concept (PoC) Engineer (human) - Mobile Robots & Mobile Manipulation at Neura Robotics (Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany)
Neura Robotics· Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Neura Robotics at a glance
German cognitive-robotics company building humanoid and collaborative robots that see, hear, feel, and learn to work alongside people.
NEURA Robotics designs cognitive robots (humanoids, collaborative arms, and mobile bases) plus the AI and platform that run them, all built in-house. Its flagship 4NE1 humanoid targets industrial workflows and everyday assistance, and the Neuraverse platform links deployed robots into a shared learning network.
~$1.7B+ raised · latest: Series C · up to $1.4B · June 2026 · backed by Tether, Amazon, NVIDIA, Qualcomm
Job description
YOUR MISSION & CHALLENGES
As a Proof of Concept Engineer, you'll be doing fast short-period projects for the Business Units of Mobile Robots & Mobile Manipulation.
- Commission, test, and deploy mobile robotic systems in customer and demonstration environments.
- Configure robot navigation, maps, routes, missions, safety zones, and application workflows to create reliable robotic solutions.
- Develop and realize applications that combine mobile robots with robotic manipulators.
- Validate and optimize navigation and robotics software in real-world environments.
- Support product development teams during commissioning, testing, and field validation.
- Work closely with software, AI, hardware, fleet management, and project teams to turn ideas into working robotic applications.
- Create documentation and troubleshooting guides to support commissioning, quality assurance, and customer acceptance.
- Support customers and internal stakeholders during deployments, training sessions, and technical investigations.
WHAT WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO
- A degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Software Engineering, or a comparable field.
- 2+ years of relevant work experience in robotics, application engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, and a willingness to travel for customer deployments, demonstrations, and trade fairs.
- Practical experience with mobile robots, AMRs, AGVs, or mobile manipulators is a plus.
- Experience in commissioning customer-ready robotics or automation applications.
- Good knowledge of at least one of the following: Python, C++, TwinCAT PLC, or industrial automation tools.
- Hands-on mindset and strong ability to solve complex problems independently and systematically.
- Experience with VDA5050, navigation, PLC, or Fleet management is a plus.
- Very good English skills
- German Driving License
Why work at Neura Robotics
- Culture: "Passion for Winning" — achievement-driven, self-responsible culture with flat hierarchies. Values include trust, honesty, speed, and "We Are Human" (people at the heart of everything).
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, and a hybrid-friendly environment.
- Team: Over 1,400 employees from more than 45 countries — highly skilled, international team of experts.
- Growth & Development: Support for personal and professional growth via Udemy training platform and more.
- Compensation: Competitive salary package with exclusive employee discounts.
- Perks: Summer parties, company town hall meetings, and regular team celebrations.
- Impact: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cognitive robotics and AI that directly addresses labor shortages and makes a meaningful societal impact.
- Diversity: Explicitly welcomes applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing building a team that reflects the world.
- Application Process: Fast — initial feedback within a few days, interviews scheduled within two weeks.