Proof of Concept (PoC) Engineer (human) - Robot Arm at Neura Robotics (Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany)
Neura Robotics· Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany·
Role details
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
Summary
Design and implement advanced Python-based robotics applications, integrating hardware like PLCs and cameras. Develop full-system solutions, conduct real-world testing at customer sites, and perform market analysis to gather requirements for development teams.
Job description
YOUR MISSION & CHALLENGES
As a Proof of Concept Engineer, you'll be doing fast short-period projects for the Business Unit Robot Arms.
- Own and execute customer PoCs from initial requirements through successful validation.
- Design and rapidly deploy robotic automation solutions in customer environments.
- Demonstrate the value of NEURA Robotics technologies through hands-on implementation and measurable outcomes.
- Act as the technical ambassador between customers, sales, product, and engineering teams.
Customer Demonstrations & Field Deployments
- Conduct live product demonstrations for customers, partners, and strategic prospects.
- Travel regularly to customer sites across Europe and internationally to support evaluations, pilots, and deployments.
- Support short-notice customer engagements when business opportunities arise.
- Represent NEURA Robotics at trade shows, industry events, and customer workshops.
Solution Development & Validation
- Develop and configure robotic applications involving robots, cameras, conveyors, PLCs, and other automation equipment.
- Prototype, test, and validate solutions in both laboratory and customer environments.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges onsite and provide rapid resolution.
- Translate field feedback into actionable improvements for product and engineering teams.
Requirements & Market Intelligence
- Identify emerging customer needs and automation opportunities.
- Gather field insights and convert them into product requirements and future use cases.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to accelerate product adoption and market fit.
WHAT WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO
- At least 5 years of professional experience in Automation/Robotics projects or similar.
- Strong hands-on engineering mindset with a passion for robotics, automation, and customer interaction.
- Experience implementing, commissioning, or supporting automation solutions in real-world environments.
- Comfortable working independently and making technical decisions in dynamic situations.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting technical solutions to customers.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and customer requirements.
- Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50–70% depending on project phase).
- Flexibility to support occasional short-notice travel and customer engagements.
- Experience with Python, robotics systems, industrial automation, PLCs, vision systems, or related technologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-driven attitude.
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.