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Proof of Concept (PoC) Engineer (human) - Robot Arm

Metzingen, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyFull-time1h ago

Your mission & challenges

As a Proof of Concept Engineer, you'll be doing fast short-period projects for the Business Unit Robot Arms.

  • Own and execute customer PoCs from initial requirements through successful validation.

  • Design and rapidly deploy robotic automation solutions in customer environments.

  • Demonstrate the value of NEURA Robotics technologies through hands-on implementation and measurable outcomes.

  • Act as the technical ambassador between customers, sales, product, and engineering teams.

Customer Demonstrations & Field Deployments

  • Conduct live product demonstrations for customers, partners, and strategic prospects.

  • Travel regularly to customer sites across Europe and internationally to support evaluations, pilots, and deployments.

  • Support short-notice customer engagements when business opportunities arise.

  • Represent NEURA Robotics at trade shows, industry events, and customer workshops.

Solution Development & Validation

  • Develop and configure robotic applications involving robots, cameras, conveyors, PLCs, and other automation equipment.

  • Prototype, test, and validate solutions in both laboratory and customer environments.

  • Troubleshoot technical challenges onsite and provide rapid resolution.

  • Translate field feedback into actionable improvements for product and engineering teams.

Requirements & Market Intelligence

  • Identify emerging customer needs and automation opportunities.

  • Gather field insights and convert them into product requirements and future use cases.

  • Collaborate closely with development teams to accelerate product adoption and market fit.

What we can look forward to

  • At least 5 years of professional experience in Automation/Robotics projects or similar.

  • Strong hands-on engineering mindset with a passion for robotics, automation, and customer interaction.

  • Experience implementing, commissioning, or supporting automation solutions in real-world environments.

  • Comfortable working independently and making technical decisions in dynamic situations.

  • Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting technical solutions to customers.

  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and customer requirements.

  • Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50–70% depending on project phase).

  • Flexibility to support occasional short-notice travel and customer engagements.

  • Experience with Python, robotics systems, industrial automation, PLCs, vision systems, or related technologies.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-driven attitude.