Senior / Principal Robotics Engineer (m/f/d) –  sensors, control and mechatronics

vor 1 Woche

Gilching, Bayern, Deutschland ABB Vollzeit

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

R&D Unit Lead

The work model for the role is: hybrid /

Key responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior / Principal Engineer to join our site in Gilching near Munich, working closely with local development teams and collaborating with ABB R&D colleagues in Sweden and China.

You will be part of an innovative environment focused on next-generation autonomous robotic systems, helping to strengthen ABB's position as a global technology leader. We are looking for a structured, hands-on team player with curiosity and drive to push technological boundaries.

Join our team near Munich, in an area that boasts one of the world's highest quality-of-life indices and shape your future with us.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Drive the design and development of autonomous, versatile robotic systems, including mechatronic concepts, sensor solutions, and next-generation sensor integration
  • Take technical leadership, contribute with deep expertise while shaping architectural and design decisions
  • Demonstrate a strong hands-on and solution-oriented mindset, driving prototypes and early integrations from concept to stable implementation while keeping the final product in focus
  • Work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams and international R&D organizations across multiple locations
  • Act as a mentor to colleagues and junior team members, sharing knowledge, experience, and lessons learned
  • Apply solid mechatronic expertise across sensors, electronics, control software, and mechanical systems
  • Any hobby like robot, drone or model airplane building, AI driven control systems, or contributing to Linux source code is a plus

Qualifications For The Role

  • Profound knowledge and hands-on experience in autonomous and versatile systems
  • More than 3 years of relevant professional experience in robotics, mechatronics, or a related field
  • Outstanding Master's degree in mechatronics, robotics, or a comparable discipline
  • Fluent English skills, ideally complemented by German language skills
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across borders and cultures

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Workpractices

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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