Humanoid Robotic - Lead

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a hands-on Lead Humanoid Robotics Engineer to lead end-to-end development of humanoid robotic systems from concept to deployment.

You will integrate mechanical, electrical and software components, develop locomotion and perception, and mentor a multidisciplinary team while coordinating with manufacturing and NPI for production readiness. Bachelor degree required; 5–8 years of hands-on robotics experience.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5-8 years of hands-on robotics development experience.
• Experience building and integrating physical robotic systems.
• Strong knowledge of robotic kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, feedback control and sensor integration.
• Experience with ROS/ROS 2, C++, Python or equivalent technologies.
• Practical exposure to actuators, motors, motor drivers, encoders, IMUs, cameras and other robotic sensors.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software integration issues.
• Previous experience leading technical workstreams or mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete development lifecycle of humanoid robotic systems.
• Integrate mechanical structures, actuators, sensors, embedded electronics, motion-control systems and software.
• Develop locomotion, balance, manipulation and coordinated movement.
• Support computer vision, perception, autonomous navigation and human-robot interaction.
• Build functional prototypes and support their transition into scalable, manufacturable products.
• Remain actively involved in design, programming, integration, troubleshooting and testing.
• Establish local robotics engineering capabilities and gradually build and mentor a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and NPI teams on production readiness and industrialisation.

Skills

Robotics development

ROS/ROS2

C++

Python

Sensor integration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Motor drivers

Encoders

IMUs

Cameras

Job description

about the company

Our client is an established automation company in Malaysia that is expanding into humanoid robotics and building its technical capabilities.

They are seeking a hands-on Lead Humanoid Robotics Engineer to lead the end-to-end development of humanoid robotic systems, from initial concept and system architecture through prototyping, integration, testing and deployment.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced robotics engineer with approximately 5-8 years of relevant experience who enjoys building and testing physical robotic systems rather than focusing solely on research or people management.

about the job

• Lead the complete development lifecycle of humanoid robotic systems.


• Integrate mechanical structures, actuators, sensors, embedded electronics, motion-control systems and software.


• Develop or optimise locomotion, balance, manipulation and coordinated movement.


• Support computer vision, perception, autonomous navigation and human-robot interaction.


• Build functional prototypes and support their transition into scalable, manufacturable products.


• Remain actively involved in design, programming, integration, troubleshooting and testing.


• Establish local robotics engineering capabilities and gradually build and mentor a multidisciplinary team.


• Collaborate with manufacturing and NPI teams on production readiness and industrialisation.

about the requirements

• Approximately 5-8 years of hands-on robotics development experience.


• Experience building and integrating physical robotic systems.


• Strong knowledge of robotic kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, feedback control and sensor integration.


• Experience with ROS/ROS 2, C++, Python or equivalent technologies.


• Practical exposure to actuators, motors, motor drivers, encoders, IMUs, cameras and other robotic sensors.


• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software integration issues.


• Previous experience leading technical workstreams or mentoring engineers.

Candidates with experience in humanoid robots, bipedal robots, robotic arms, mobile robots or other advanced autonomous robotic systems are highly encouraged to apply.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree