CURRENT VACANCIES
Robotics Software Engineer
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy software for robotic systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with mechanical and electrical components, troubleshoot, and resolve software-related issues.
- Implement and optimise control algorithms for manipulators.
- Optimize code to enhance performance, efficiency, and responsiveness.
- Conduct hardware integration, working with actuators, sensors, cameras, and other robotic components.
- Provide technical support and assistance to customers, addressing and resolving software-related inquiries or issues for robotic systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science, robotics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in robotics software development.
- Basic knowledge of robotics theory, including transformation, kinematics, dynamics, and/or control.
- Familiarity with computer vision and/or machine learning for robotics applications.
- Proficiency in C++ programming languages.
- Strong knowledge of Robot Operating Systems (ROS) or any other robotic middleware frameworks.
- Experience with designing and implementing software using OOP principles.
- Understanding of collaborative development practices, such as version control systems (e.g., Git) and code review processes.
- Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical information.
- Adaptable to evolving technologies and methodologies in robotics.
- Familiarity with a Linux/BSD-based operating system (e.g. Ubuntu, Fedora)
Preferred:
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and optimising robotic manipulator systems for task automation in real-world environments.
- Deep understanding of robotics and/or control theory.
- Proficiency in sensor (e.g., encoders, cameras) integration and communication protocols (e.g., RS485, TCP/IP).
- Experience in developing robotic simulations using tools such as Gazebo and Mujoco to validate and optimise robotic systems.
- Proficiency in Python programming languages.
- Understanding of design patterns and their application in software development.
- Proven experience in the full software development life cycle, from design to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Experience in containerisation tools like Docker.
If interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter to info@wootzano.com
Industrial Automation Engineer
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement automated solutions for industrial production lines.
- Integrate collaborative robots seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes.
- Program and configure Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to control automation systems.
- Optimize manufacturing workflows and processes through automation and efficiency enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards for human-robot collaboration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and electrical engineers, for successful project execution.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation systems and robotic integration.
- Implement preventive maintenance plans to minimise downtime and ensure system reliability.
- Analyze production data and implement data-driven improvements for enhanced efficiency.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies in industrial automation and robotics.
Requirements
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, with a focus on collaborative robotic arms.
- Proficiency in PLC programming.
- Experience in integrating collaborative robots into complex manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of safety standards and protocols for industrial automation, especially in human-robot collaborative settings.
- Strong skills in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to automation systems.
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.
- Ability to read and create engineering drawings using CAD software.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to optimise manufacturing processes and enhance overall efficiency.
If interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter to info@wootzano.com
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