Miele, a fourth-generation family-owned company founded in 1899, engineers premium domestic appliances and commercial equipment. The company operates 12 production facilities and maintains a sales presence in approximately 100 countries, with a 2024 annual turnover of €5.04 billion and a workforce of around 23,500. Its commercial portfolio includes solutions for medical facilities, laboratories, and commercial laundry operations.
The company's engineering approach is characterized by rigorous endurance testing, with products designed and validated for a service life equivalent to 20 years of use. This commitment to durability is central to the "Immer Besser" (Forever Better) principle, which guides a product development philosophy rooted in traditional German engineering standards.
For robotics engineers, Miele's work spans the integration of advanced automation into both consumer-facing products and complex commercial systems. The challenge lies in developing reliable, long-life electromechanical and control systems that meet stringent performance and endurance requirements across diverse operating environments - from household floors to sterile laboratory settings.
