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

NEURA Robotics; Riederich; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NEURA Robotics is seeking a seasoned Automation/Robotics professional to own PoCs from initial requirements to final validation and to design rapid robotic automation solutions at customer sites across Europe.

You will demonstrate the value of the NEURA Robotics stack through hands-on implementations and measurable outcomes, while serving as the technical bridge between customers, sales, product, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Automation/Robotics.
• Hands-on engineering mindset with robotics, automation and customer interaction.
• Experience implementing or supporting automation solutions in real-world environments.
• Excellent communication and ability to present technical solutions to customers.
• Willingness to travel up to 50–70% depending on project phase.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute PoCs from requirements through validation.
• Design and deploy robotic automation in customer environments.
• Demonstrate value through hands-on implementation and measurable outcomes.
• Act as the technical ambassador between customers, sales, product, and engineering teams.

Skills

Automation/Robotics

Python

Vision systems

PLC programming

Customer interaction

Technical presentation

Tools

Python

PLC programming

Vision systems

Job description

Your mission & challenges

• 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.

Your mission & challenges

• 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.