Robotics Hardware Engineer

sensmore is a Berlin/Potsdam-based robotics startup delivering production-proven automation for industries where the world’s raw materials are extracted, moved, and processed. Its automation system transforms heavy machines into intelligent, automated robots powered by Physical AI and vertically integrates them into the full production environment: from the machine and safety infrastructure to network infrastructure, site processes, and operational interfaces.

Co-developed with customers, sensmore is backed by Point Nine Capital, leading industry investors, the State of Brandenburg, and the European Union.

Role Overview

We are seeking an innovative Robotics Hardware Engineer specializing in robotics integration, robotic sensors, and electronics for harsh production environments. This role focuses on the design, development, and integration of electrical-mechanical systems that drive advanced robotics. The ideal candidate will have expertise in integrating multiple sensors for autonomy in real machines and efficiency in bridging hardware with software for reliable and scalable robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate and optimize robotic sensors (e.g., LiDAR, Radar, cameras, IMUs) into autonomous systems, ensuring accurate data acquisition and processing.

• Design the mechanical integration of multiple sensors and compute on the real world machine.

• Lead the electrical/mechanical engineering efforts in robotics production, focusing on manufacturability and scalability of hardware designs.

• Develop and validate hardware-electronic integration frameworks to streamline communication between actuators, sensors, and control units.

• Collaborate with software engineers to design cohesive systems, ensuring compatibility and performance.

• Troubleshoot and optimize complex systems on the field, addressing EMI, power management, and signal integrity issues.

• Participate in all product development phases, from initial concept through prototyping, testing, and mass production.

  Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

• Knowledge of deploying electronics hardware in adverse conditions and implementing robust power and data transfer.

• Experience in designing and integrating robotic sensors with hardware and software.

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM tools for mechanical and electrical design, including 3D printing & prototyping.