Industrial Automation Team Lead

R3 Robotics; Nachbarschaftsverband Bischweier-Kuppenheim; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Steep learning curve in a startup

Opportunities for personal growth

Job summary

A cutting-edge robotics firm in Baden-Württemberg is looking for an experienced Industrial Automation Team Lead to oversee engineering teams designing sophisticated control systems. Your leadership will drive the development of innovative battery disassembly processes. Successful candidates will have a BSc in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting. This role offers an engaging startup environment with competitive compensation and opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in programming microcontrollers and actuators.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting and debugging electrical issues using schematics.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers designing control solutions.
• Document and share knowledge across the automation team.
• Install and commission equipment both in-house and on-site.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Microcontrollers programming

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Education

BSc Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Siemens

Festo

Beckhoff

ABB robots

UR robots

Job description

Join us in solving one of industrial robotics' toughest challenges.

The Role

At R3 Robotics, we're searching for an experienced Industrial Automation Team Lead to join our Automation team in Germany or Luxembourg. The role of the Industrial Automation Team Lead is to lead a team of engineers who design and implement control solutions for our state‑of‑the‑art battery disassembly processes, involving PLCs, robots, HMI systems, motor drives, sensors, cameras, control cabinets, and actuators. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a ground up disassembly plant and be part of the R3 Robotics mission. R3 Robotics is a fast‑paced environment where you will work with a cross‑functional team on an incredibly exciting product.

Your responsibilities

• Participate conceptual development of automated equipment; review and write specifications, process requirements, design layouts, costs, and products lead‑times.
• Lead a team of engineers.
• Design and install industrial electrical control panels, electro‑mechanical sensors, conveyor systems. Manage and install electrical cabinets, field wiring, pneumatic and support services.
• Read and create electrical, pneumatic and sensor electrical schematics.
• Design, develop PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. Debug existing PLC code and troubleshoot where information is missing.
• Design, develop HMI screens for complex machinery. Build troubleshooting and visualization system to support machine operation by field operation using Availability, Quality and Throughput data.
• Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control safety systems for industrial machinery to mitigate risks for human and machine.
• Install and commission equipment in-house and at the client site. Lead both factory acceptance and Site acceptance protocols.
• Ensure that all equipment, processes, and methodologies comply with applicable standards, company policy and all Health and Safety Laws, acts, regulations and codes.
• Document and share knowledge across the automation team.
• Some travel is expected - e.g., for vendor visits, equipment installation and commissioning.

Your Profile

• BSc Electrical Engineering (or equivalent – Majors in: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, etc.).
• 5+ years’ experience in programming microcontrollers, motor controllers & actuators (Siemens, Festo, SEW are the primary equipment brands used in the factory)
• Demonstrated proficiency in software design for PLC, HMI, and debugging mechatronic systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge in troubleshooting and debugging electrical issues using electrical schematics and components manuals.
• Demonstrated experience in Automation Specification design redact for complex systems.
• Ability to interpret both mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications (good to have)

• Knowledge of programming robots (e.g. ABB and UR are the primary brand used at site)
• Proficiency with Electrical CAD design.
• IPC programming knowledge (e.g. Beckhoff, B&R)
• Experience with known Vision System design.
• Verbal and written communication skills in French and German are a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Why us?

• Steepest learning curve possible by joining a VC backed startup, incl. access to the management team
• Ability to take end‑to‑end ownership for high impact projects
• Lucrative financial package with competitive salary
• Many personal growth opportunities in a very entrepreneurial team setup