Jefe de Investigación en Robótica Colaborativa Autónoma

Placements24; France; On-site; EUR 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site research facility

Job summary

Placements24 in Mexico City seeks a Principal Researcher specialized in Autonomous Collaborative Robotics to lead a team of researchers and engineers in developing next-gen collaborative robots for industrial and research settings.

The role requires a PhD, 10+ years post-doctoral robotics experience, and strong skills in C++, Python, ROS, and AI/ML integration. You will guide projects from conception to field testing in a highly collaborative, in-person research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics, CS, EE or related field with focus on autonomous systems and AI.
• 10+ years post-doctoral robotics experience with autonomous & collaborative systems.
• Strong background in robot kinematics, dynamics, control, and motion planning.
• Proven experience deploying AI/ML (deep/ RL) for robotics applications.
• Proficient in C++ and Python; ROS expertise.
• Experience with simulation tools and hardware platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Able to work in-person in Mexico City research environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D of autonomous navigation, perception, and manipulation algorithms.
• Design human-robot interaction strategies for collaboration.
• Conduct theory and experiments on multi-agent systems and swarm intelligence.
• Integrate AI/ML and control within robotic platforms.
• Oversee projects from conception to prototype and field tests.
• Mentor junior researchers and engineers; promote scientific excellence.
• Collaborate with academia and industry partners; publish findings.
• Pursue external funding through grants and proposals.
• Ensure safety and ethics in autonomous system design.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

Leadership

Project management

Academic writing

Communication

Multi-agent systems

Education

PhD in Robotics/CS/EE

Tools

ROS

Gazebo

CoppeliaSim

UR

KUKA

Franka Emika

Job description

Placements24 in Mexico City seeks a Principal Researcher specialized in Autonomous Collaborative Robotics to lead a team of researchers and engineers in developing next-gen collaborative robots for industrial and research settings.

The role requires a PhD, 10+ years post-doctoral robotics experience, and strong skills in C++, Python, ROS, and AI/ML integration. You will guide projects from conception to field testing in a highly collaborative, in-person research environment.