Senior Robotics Applications Engineer — Precision Automation

Novanta Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Job summary

Novanta Inc. in Barcelona (Spain) or Germany is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to bridge engineering, sales, and product development for Robotics & Automation. You will shape customer solutions and influence new product development to deploy precision motion and robotics technologies across diverse applications.

The role suits someone who thrives in technical deep-dives and customer-facing environments, contributing to innovative robotic solutions used across industries.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5+ years in integrated product design for robotics or medical devices.
• 2+ years supporting commercial teams or customer engagement.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical/electromechanical design and prototyping.
• Advanced SolidWorks capability.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales to understand customer needs and recommend optimised solutions.
• Translate complex customer requirements into engineering specifications.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and elevate technical capability across the team.
• Communicate value propositions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide hands-on support for pre- and post-sales technical engagement.
• Work cross-functionally to shape new products and improve application performance.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Prototyping

Customer engagement

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Prototyping tools

Job description

Novanta Inc. in Barcelona (Spain) or Germany is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to bridge engineering, sales, and product development for Robotics & Automation. You will shape customer solutions and influence new product development to deploy precision motion and robotics technologies across diverse applications.

The role suits someone who thrives in technical deep-dives and customer-facing environments, contributing to innovative robotic solutions used across industries.