Research Engineer Smart Industrial Robotic Systems

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and its real-world applications?Do you have a background in smart industrial robotics and want to drive innovation for both society and industry? Are you a proactive, team-oriented individual eager to learn, grow, and make a difference? If so, this opportunity might be exactly what you're looking for! Join us and be part of the future of robotics

This is what you do as Research Engineer Smart Industrial Robotic Systems

You will design, build and validate new solutions, resulting in new prototypes and applied solutions; Typical examples of applications are the use of cobots and robotic manipulators for industrial automation. These prototypes are realised with the use of vision, path planning, target manipulation and/or data driven reinforcement learning. You will be working on the integration and implementation of these systems.

This is where you will work

At Saxion (https://www.saxion.nl/over-saxion/werken-bij/maak-verschil-in-de-wereld-van-morgen) we explore future developments, look beyond our borders and disciplines and drive innovation. By doing this together we contribute to a smarter, safer and more sustainable world. We question how significant technological innovations are and how they can contribute to humanity, society and our planet.

School of Life Science, Engineering and Design

As research engineer unmanned robotic systems you will be a member of the Smart Mechatronics And RoboTics (SMART) Research Group. This team is part of the School of Life Science, Engineering and Design (LED). LED offers an inspiring and effective learning, work and research environment, focused on applied technologies and recent national and international developments.

Saxion’s employment terms and conditions

Working at Saxion means working on inspiring, future-oriented education and research. You will fulfil an exciting position, working independently in a dynamic, socially relevant organisation that matters. The position provides you with plenty of opportunities to take initiative and develop.

We also offer the following:

• The following salary scale: scale 10: min € 3.609 / max € 5.377 (cao-hbo) working on a full-time basis.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus.
• You will receive a temporary contract, with the possibility of extension.
• A generous leave policy. For example: if you work full-time and have opted for a 40-hour week you can take 428 hours of leave annually. This means you will have 53.5 holiday leave days, including statutory holiday days and public holidays.
• Personal development: follow an inspirational webinar, workshop or training course at our internal Saxion Academy (https://saxionacademy.saxion.nl/), do a career check or explore the possibilities of taking a master’s degree or PhD programme or professional doctorate.
• The Saxion Hybrid Working Package
• A comprehensive retirement plan. See the cao-hbo for more information.
• 100% allowance for travel by public transport and tax benefits on the purchase of a bicycle.
  
  

Would you like to find out more about our terms of employment? Check out our webpage (https://www.saxion.nl/over-saxion/werken-bij/arbeidsvoorwaarden).

Job Requirements

We seek a professional who fits the job profile below. Does this sound like you? Then this job is ideal for you!

• At least Master of Science in a relevant technical discipline, like robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied computer science or mechatronics.
• Broad experience with and knowledge of the building blocks of robotics: Sensing & perception, control &manipulation, cognition &AI, all in the context of industrial automation/ industrial settings.
• You make it work and you want to know why it works.
• Enthusiastic team player, who involves other engineers, companies and students in the project and is driven to contribute to team results.
• Affinity with education and ability to motivate students.
  
  

How To Apply

Feeling enthusiastic? Then apply directly for the position of Research Engineer Smart Industrial Robotic Systems using this application form.

If you have any questions about this position, Then please contact Gerdine Meijer, Team leader, at +31 (6) 57620592.

Saxion strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. Feel free to apply.

VOG - may be part of the application process.

Application procedure

For your diary:

• Applications close on Thursday 16th January, 2025.
• The first job interview is on Wednesday 29th January, 2025 between 10.30-15.00
• The second job interview is on Wednesday 5th February, 2025 between 10.30-12.00.
• Finally, we schedule the employment conditions on a later time.
  
  

Please note that this vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. In the event of candidates with equal merit, internal candidates will be given priority.

Acquisition from employment agencies, based on this vacancy, is not appreciated.