About the Job
As a System Engineer specialising in Robot Actuators, you are responsible for the entire actuator system, including the motor, inverter, gearbox and sensors, which work together in the joint of a humanoid robot. Starting with typical robot use cases, you turn this into clear requirements. You design the architecture of the actuator and ensure that it performs well on the test bench and in our customers’ robots. This role combines technical systems work with direct contact with humanoid robot manufacturers.
You will join our System Engineering team in Garching. Building on our expertise in compact, high-torque electric drives, we develop actuators for humanoid robots. You will work closely with colleagues responsible for individual components and testing, acting as the technical point of contact for our customers.
Your Tasks
Translate humanoid use cases into joint load profiles
Derive actuator requirements and break them down to component level: torque, speed, stiffness, back drivability, mass and package space
Align requirements with customers and track them
Own and further develop the actuator architecture of motor, inverter and gearbox
Define interfaces between the components and to the robot platform: mechanical, electrical, thermal and communication
Build system models of the actuator and use electromagnetic and thermal simulations on component level for motor design
Assess continuous load capability and efficiency and feed the results back into requirements and design
Define the validation strategy on system level
Specify test bench and integration tests, evaluate the results and derive design changes
Be the technical contact for humanoid manufacturers on requirements, sample deliveries and integration
Provide the technical basis for customer requests, RFIs and RFQs
Your Profile
Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or a related field
3 + years of professional experience in humanoid robotics, ideally with actuators
Deep knowledge of system requirements in robotics
Experience in actuator system integration: motor, inverter, gearbox and encoder
Experience in system level testing and validation of humanoids
Simulation background, ideally EMAG or thermal, is a plus
Knowledge of encoders and position sensors is a plus
Very good English and confidence in technical discussions with customers
Your Benefits
100 EUR Flex-Budget per month (internet, mobility, vouchers or sports)
Lunch subsidy for meals on site
Participation in our virtual stock option program
Company pension scheme
FINN car subscription
Bikeleasing
A high level of responsibility and room to make an impact
Working in a tech-company with a strong team and flat hierarchies
Diverse learning and development opportunities across a broad range of topics