Robotics Engineer

Company Overview

EmbodyX (www.embodyx.io) is a Physical AI company developing foundation models and software that enable robots to operate autonomously in real-world industrial environments. Our team includes experts from leading technology companies and top university robotics labs across the United States.

As part of our global expansion, EmbodyX is growing its European presence and establishing a dedicated engineering and deployment team in Germany to support long-term customer deployments and localization projects.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Field Deployment & Robotics Engineer to own the on-site integration, testing, secondary development, and optimization of our humanoid and collaborative robotic platforms in Germany. You will be responsible for taking core AI models and foundational hardware stacks, performing local secondary development to deliver reliable, high-performance physical manipulation on the factory floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams in the US, Europe, and Asia to support technology transfer and deployment.
• Develop, customize, and integrate robotics software, APIs, and AI models for customer applications.
• Fine-tune and optimize vision-language-action (VLA) policies for real-world industrial environments.
• Deploy, configure, and calibrate humanoid robots, sensors, and end-effectors at customer sites across Germany and Europe.
• Diagnose and resolve software, electrical, and hardware issues during testing and production deployments.
• Support ongoing system performance improvements, maintenance, and customer success.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong experience with ROS/ROS2, Linux, and robotic software development.
• Proficient in Python and C++.
• Experience integrating sensors, cameras, LiDAR, and robotic hardware.
• Familiarity with robot communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, EtherCAT, or RS485.
• Understanding of robot kinematics, coordinate transformations, and URDF.
• Experience with robot perception, calibration, and point cloud processing.
• Hands-on experience deploying and troubleshooting robots in real-world environments.
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and deploying models on edge devices is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional proficiency in English; German language skills are a plus.
• Work Authorization: Must hold a valid EU passport or a valid work permit for Germany.

What We Offer

• Global Impact: Play a pivotal role in a premier global enterprise, leading the European frontier of real-world Embodied AI and humanoid deployment.
• Competitive Compensation:
• This is a paid position.
• Highly competitive corporate salary package.
• Benefits: Comprehensive local health insurance, pension contributions, and standard legal social benefits in Germany.

Location & Travel

• Base: Stuttgart, Germany.
• Frequent travel to client deployment sites within Europe is required.