Advanced Materials Engineer, Humanoid Systems (human)
NEURA Robotics
Metzingen, Germany
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Advanced Materials Engineer, Humanoid Systems (human)
Neura Robotics • Metzingen
This is where Artificial Intelligence comes to life
The Hardware Department is at the heart of developing our high-performance and innovative robots. It's in charge of designing, constructing, and optimizing the robot's physical components, including mechanical parts, sensors, and electrical systems. The team collaborates closely with other departments, like software development and product management, to ensure that the hardware aligns seamlessly with software and system requirements. This involves tasks like mechanical design and prototyping of components, using CAD tools and 3D printing technologies.
- Full-time
Metzingen
NEURA Robotics is building humanoid systems that operate in contact-rich real-world environments. Across our humanoid division we work with a broad materials palette: structural metals, microcellular foams, platinum-cure silicones, conductive textiles, and woven electronics, often within a single sub-assembly. We are looking for an engineer who treats materials selection, process definition, and manufacturing qualification as a first-class engineering discipline, and who can work fluidly across the boundary between rigid structures and soft or electrically active materials.
Your mission & challenges-
Define and maintain the materials selection framework across humanoid programmes, covering structural, compliant, conductive, and composite categories
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Specify soft and hybrid materials for skin, contact, and wearable sub-assemblies: mechanical properties, durability, and adhesion to rigid substrates
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Establish and document manufacturing processes for soft assemblies: moulding, bonding, lamination, stitching, and encapsulation
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Produce engineering-grade process documentation, work instructions, and first-article inspection criteria suitable for external manufacturing partners
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Own supplier qualification for soft materials, textiles, and associated consumables
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Evaluate and specify conductive textiles and woven electronic materials, including yarn selection, weave architecture, and contact resistance management
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Build and maintain an internal materials library covering datasheets, test data, approved suppliers, and application notes
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Work embedded with mechanical and electronics engineers to resolve materials-driven DFM issues early in the design cycle
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Degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, textile engineering, or a closely related field
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Hands-on experience specifying and processing compliant materials: silicone, polyurethane foam, TPU, or equivalents in a product development context
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Working knowledge of conductive or electronic textiles, including conductive yarn selection and contact resistance management
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Practical stitching and textile construction knowledge sufficient to specify and validate soft assemblies
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Experience qualifying materials and processes with contract manufacturers or external production partners
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Ability to produce clear, transferable engineering documentation for manufacturing
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Background in soft robotics, wearable technology, medical devices, or high-performance apparel is a strong advantage
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English fluency required; German working proficiency is an advantage
What you can look forward to
Creative Freedom and Agility
Enjoy a dynamic, self-reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 30 vacation days. Ideal for those seeking an inspiring professional setting, whether you're starting out or an experienced exec.
Passion for Winning
A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.
Attractive Compensation
Enjoy a competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.
One Team
Whether it's a summer party or company town hall meetings, we celebrate our successes together.
Professional Growth
Support for your personal and professional development.
Our values. The cornerstones of our success.
We are a team. We strive to achieve great things by promoting the success of our colleagues and partners.
We strive for technological progress in order to give people back their valuable time for enjoyable activities.
We strive to revolutionize the world of robotics by pushing the boundaries of technology every day.
We live a high level of appreciation through open communication and transparency.
We do our best to always be two steps ahead. We achieve this through empowerment, freedom of action and personal responsibility.
People are at the center of everything we do.
Our Location
Our headquarters in Metzingen and Riederich are the heart of our company. It's not just home to our offices, but also our production facilities, Academy, logistics, and Tech Labs—all working together to turn ideas into reality. Riederich itself is a small, peaceful town, just a kilometer away from Metzingen, a city with its own unique character. Metzingen is globally renowned as Outlet City, attracting visitors from all over the world. Here, you can enjoy exclusive designer stores in a relaxed and charming setting. The city also offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, and a down-to-earth Swabian coziness—perfect for unwinding after work.
Our application process
We ensure a transparent and efficient process and look forward to getting to know you during the application process.
Your insight into our daily work
Unsere Mission
"Our goal was to develop the world's first cognitive robot that can work with people, learn from them and provide them with targeted support. And that is exactly what we have achieved. But there is much more to come!"