Materials Engineer, Soft & Hybrid Systems for Humanoids

NEURA Robotics; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NEURA Robotics is seeking an engineer specializing in materials selection and processing for humanoid systems. In this role, you will define frameworks for materials selection involving structural and compliant categories and create engineering documentation for manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates should have a degree in materials science or mechanical engineering and experience with compliant materials like silicone and polyurethane foam. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, textile engineering, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience specifying and processing compliant materials: silicone, polyurethane foam, TPU, or equivalents.
• Working knowledge of conductive or electronic textiles.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the materials selection framework.
• Specify soft and hybrid materials for skin and wearable sub-assemblies.
• Establish manufacturing processes for soft assemblies.

Skills

Materials selection

Process definition

Manufacturing qualification

Experience in compliant materials

Knowledge of conductive textiles

Stitching and textile construction

Engineering documentation

Education

Degree in materials science or mechanical engineering

Job description

NEURA Robotics is seeking an engineer specializing in materials selection and processing for humanoid systems. In this role, you will define frameworks for materials selection involving structural and compliant categories and create engineering documentation for manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates should have a degree in materials science or mechanical engineering and experience with compliant materials like silicone and polyurethane foam. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in German is a plus.