Proof of Concept (PoC) Engineer - Mobile Service Robots (human)
Metzingen, Germany
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Proof of Concept (PoC) Engineer - Mobile Service Robots (human)
Neura Robotics • Metzingen
Shape the Future of Human-Robot Collaboration
In the Software Department, you're shaping robotic solutions that redefine human-machine collaboration. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, setting industry-changing standards. Not only will you help develop our solutions, but you'll also set new trends and drive innovations forward. In an agile and interdisciplinary team, you'll engage in exciting projects. With clear Scrum processes like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews, you remain flexible and efficient. Collaborating closely with other departments allows you to create software solutions that are both technically advanced and practically effective. Here, you'll find an environment where creativity and technological excellence go hand in hand. If you're eager to turn ideas into reality and enjoy taking technology to the next level, the Software Development Team at NEURA offers the perfect challenge for you.
- Full-time
Metzingen
As a Proof of Concept Engineer for Mobile Service Robots, you will lead short-cycle customer projects for NEURA's autonomous mobile service robotics solutions. You will bridge the gap between product development and customer success by rapidly deploying, validating, and optimizing robotic applications in real customer environments.
Customer Proof of Concepts & Deployments-
Own and execute customer Proof of Concept projects.
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Design, configure, and deploy autonomous mobile robotic solutions for customer-specific applications.
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Demonstrate the value of NEURA Robotics technologies through hands-on implementation and measurable customer outcomes.
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Act as the technical interface between customers, sales and engineering teams.
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Gather field insights and translate customer feedback into actionable product improvements.
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Identify emerging automation opportunities and future use cases for autonomous mobile service robots.
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Collaborate closely with software, perception, navigation, and manipulation teams to accelerate product maturity and market adoption.
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Configure and optimize autonomous navigation in dynamic and unstructured environments.
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Understand, analyze, and adapt localization, mapping, path planning, and obstacle avoidance for customer applications.
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Tune multi-sensor perception systems including LiDAR, RGB/RGB-D cameras, IMUs, and additional environmental sensors.
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Validate sensor performance and optimize perception pipelines for robust real-world operation.
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Develop robotic applications that combine autonomous navigation with manipulation tasks.
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Adapt manipulation strategies to varying robot poses and object locations, ensuring reliable operation despite positioning tolerances.
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Integrate grippers, vision systems, and external automation equipment into complete customer solutions.
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Prototype, test, and validate applications both in laboratory environments and at customer sites.
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Conduct live product demonstrations for customers, partners, and strategic prospects.
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Travel regularly to customer sites across Europe and internationally to support evaluations, pilots, and deployments.
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Troubleshoot technical challenges onsite and provide rapid, hands-on solutions.
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Represent NEURA Robotics at trade shows, customer workshops, and industry events.
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At least 5 years of professional experience in robotics, autonomous systems, automation, or related engineering fields.
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Strong hands-on engineering mindset with a passion for robotics, customer interaction, and rapid problem solving.
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Experience implementing, commissioning, or supporting robotic or automation solutions in real-world environments.
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Solid understanding of autonomous navigation, localization, mapping, and motion planning for mobile robotic systems.
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Experience working with multi-sensor perception systems including LiDAR, cameras, depth sensors, and sensor fusion techniques.
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Understanding of robotic manipulation and the challenges arising from variable robot positioning and dynamic environments.
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Experience with Python, ROS/ROS 2, robotics software frameworks, PLCs, vision systems, or related technologies.
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Comfortable working independently and making technical decisions in dynamic customer situations.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills with confidence explaining technical solutions to customers.
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Ability to rapidly adapt to changing project requirements and customer needs.
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Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50–70% depending on project phase), including occasional short-notice customer engagements.
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Strong analytical thinking, ownership mentality, and a proactive approach to delivering customer success.
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!"