Application Engineer – Neura Automation

About the Role

As an Application Engineer, you turn robotic technology into working customer solutions. You will program, integrate and commission robot applications, and act as the technical link between customers, project management and sales.

Location: Riederich, Germany (on-site)

Employment type: Full-time

Travel: 10–20% to customer sites

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement robotics and automation solutions based on customer requirements, such as pick and place, machine tending, assembly, palletizing and screwing

Program robots and automation logic in Python, C++, PLC and robot-specific languages, and maintain the application software and scripts

Integrate robots with grippers, sensors, cameras, PLCs, conveyors and other peripherals via digital I/O and industrial networks

Commission, test and troubleshoot systems in our lab and at customer sites

Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and datasheets, and check wiring, power supplies and I/O signals during setup

Support feasibility studies, proofs of concept, demos, and cycle-time and layout estimates

Write application notes, manuals and training material, and train customers on the applications you deliver

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience: 2–4 years in application engineering, automation or robotics

Programming: Solid skills in Python, C++ and/or PLC programming, including debugging and version control with Git

Robotics: Understanding of motion basics and hands-on experience programming industrial or collaborative robots

Automation: Familiarity with PLCs, digital and analog I/O, and industrial communication such as Modbus, EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC UA or TCP/IP

Electrical and electronics: Basic understanding of electrical and electronic systems, including reading schematics and wiring diagrams

Languages: Fluent English

Nice to Have

Experience with ROS or ROS 2 and Linux-based development

Basic machine vision skills: OpenCV, camera calibration, hand-eye calibration

Knowledge of functional safety and standards such as ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066 and ISO 13849

First exposure to AI-based perception or manipulation