Robotics Software Engineer - AGV Systems

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

KION Group AG seeks a Software Engineer - R&D & Sustaining to translate requirements into scalable AGV software solutions across autonomous vehicle systems. You will design, test, and debug software, own modules, and ensure long-term maintainability.

The role requires Delphi proficiency, strong software lifecycle knowledge, and collaboration with internal teams and customers. Travel up to 20% may be necessary in this interesting, globally connected role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software development or a related role.
• Proficiency in Delphi or similar object-oriented programming languages.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, practices, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with multi-threaded and client-server software architectures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex software issues.
• Ability to develop software with long-term maintainability and support in mind.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal teams and external customers.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with AGVs, robotics, automation, or industrial systems is preferred.
• Experience with robotics, motion control, navigation, or real-time systems is preferred.
• Experience developing GUIs or working with industrial communication protocols is preferred.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices and tools such as JIRA and GitLab is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to translate requirements into scalable and robust AGV software solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and debug software for autonomous vehicle systems, including job sequencing, environmental perception, object detection, motion control, navigation, embedded I/O, graphical user interfaces, and safety systems.
• Take ownership of assigned software modules, ensuring quality, maintainability, and long-term support.
• Investigate software issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement durable solutions.
• Develop and maintain software using Delphi and related tools and frameworks.
• Support software productization and deployment, working with execution teams to ensure successful software releases.
• Participate in software release cycles, including development, testing, debugging, and deployment.
• Integrate new mechatronics technologies into the software stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new vehicle development and product improvements.
• Contribute to software development practices and processes that improve product quality, maintainability, and long-term sustainability.

Skills

Delphi

Multi-threaded

AGV/Robotics familiarity

Software lifecycle

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

GitLab

Job description

KION Group AG seeks a Software Engineer - R&D & Sustaining to translate requirements into scalable AGV software solutions across autonomous vehicle systems. You will design, test, and debug software, own modules, and ensure long-term maintainability.

The role requires Delphi proficiency, strong software lifecycle knowledge, and collaboration with internal teams and customers. Travel up to 20% may be necessary in this interesting, globally connected role.