Principal Robotics Engineer

Do you want to join our rockstar team of innovators and make a REAL impact in the sustainability space?

Circu Li-ion is driving the green revolution by prolonging the lifespan of individual battery cells through our cutting-edge automated battery disassembly lines. Our systems disassemble Li-ion battery packs into reusable Li-ion cells, minimizing waste and maximizing sustainability. Our mission is to bring cost of re-using material down and enable true urban mining with robotics and smart software. The cheaper disassembly is, the closer we get to a real circular economy.

Your Role

We are looking for a Principal Robotics Engineer to lead and drive innovation in our robotic applications. This role is a highly technical, hands-on position focused on architecting, developing, and advancing intelligent robotic systems. As a Principal, you will act as the technical authority for robotics at Circu Li-ion, shaping the evolution of our robotic platforms while working closely with cross-functional teams to bring cutting-edge solutions from concept to production.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and drive innovation in Circu Li-ion’s robotic applications, from advanced research and prototyping to production deployment.
• Serve as the technical owner and subject-matter expert for robotics software, with a strong focus on ROS and ROS2 architectures and their latest advancements.
• Architect, implement, and continuously evolve intelligent robotic control systems
• Design, develop, and maintain ROS/ROS2-based robotic software stacks, ensuring scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
• Write detailed product and system specifications and lead the overall software design strategy for robotics-related products within the Circu Li-ion portfolio.
• Collaborate with leadership, R&D, product, and manufacturing teams to influence long-term robotics and automation technology roadmaps.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and design reviews for robotics engineers and software developers and lead their effort towards the best technical solution.
• Support and manage technical relationships with external software consultants and technology partners as needed.

Your Profile

• Advanced degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in robotics development , preferably within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Deep expertise in advanced robotic frameworks (ROS, ROS2) , with a proven track record of:

• Task and path planning for a 6-DoF robot, 2-DoF loading station, and bespoke end-effectors in complex, collision-rich environments.
• Developing and maintaining high-fidelity digital twin simulations and implementing calibration procedures to ensure alignment between simulation and real systems.
• Implementing closed-loop control algorithms in collaboration with perception and vision teams.

• Passion for robotics innovation and staying at the forefront of ROS/ROS2 advancements and the broader robotics ecosystem .
• Strong background in system architecture, software design, and robotics software industrialization.
• Proven experience in industrial robot programming (ABB, KUKA, FANUC, or similar).
• Proven ability to lead technically complex projects from concept through deployment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Why Us?

• High degree of collaboration and autonomy while working with a group of highly skilled, committed and supportive peers
• Transparent culture where everyone of us is highly valued
• Development of your professional skills and knowledge by taking ownership of challenging tasks and responsibilities, supported by Leads and peers
• “Getting things done” attitude, and access to cutting edge technologies
• A guaranteed steep continuous learning curve from day one
• Complementary Health Insurance