Development Engineer Robotics (m/f/d) – Robot Modeling and Robot Dynamics

Schubert-Motion is our development office in Dresden and an integral part of Gerhard Schubert GmbH, a technologically leading manufacturer of modular, robot-based packaging machines. We develop technologies and software solutions for our proprietary robotics and motion control systems – ranging from numerical optimization and simulation to software development and the automation of development processes.

Our proprietary Schubert-Motion Library plays a central role in our work. It is based on the efficient solution of optimal control problems and machine learning (AI) methods. The library enables us to plan highly dynamic robot movements with very short computation times and to make optimal use of our robots’ performance potential.

We are expanding our technology to cover common 6- and 7-axis robot kinematics (6+), as well as industry- and customer-specific kinematics. To support this development, we are looking for expertise in robot modeling, robot dynamics, and identification. You will develop and validate kinematic and dynamic models and transfer new methods from robotics, modeling, and simulation into robust industrial applications.

Your Responsibilities

  • Develop, extend, and validate kinematic and dynamic robot models, particularly for serial and hybrid 6+ axis robot kinematics.
  • Model and analyze robot-specific characteristics such as gears, joint stiffness, elasticities, friction, and mechanical limits.
  • Apply methods for parameterization and identification of robot models, with a focus on fast and straightforward implementation in projects.
  • Develop new functionalities for 6+ axis robots, for example configuration switching and optimal workspace utilization.
  • Support the planning and implementation of PLC control integrations for the Motion Library, as well as the collection and evaluation of validation data both internally and at customer sites.
  • Analyze new robotics concepts and translate the latest scientific findings and state-of-the-art technologies into industrially applicable solutions, in collaboration with software development, mechanical engineering, and application engineering teams in Dresden and Crailsheim.

What You Bring

  • A university degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, control engineering, or a comparable discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of robot modeling, robot dynamics, and robot identification, gained for example through industrial development work or a PhD.
  • Very good understanding of serial robot kinematics, particularly 6+ axis industrial robots, including their configurations, singularities, and workspaces.
  • Good understanding of the physical properties of real robot mechanisms, such as stiffness, elasticity, gear systems, friction, and control.
  • Good programming skills in Python, experience with C++, and familiarity with professional software development practices, including version control, testing, and CI/CD.
  • Ideally, experience with ROS or ROS 2, robotics libraries, and PLC systems such as TwinCAT, Automation Studio, or ctrlX, as well as simulation environments such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, or Gazebo. You also work independently and in a results-oriented manner, have strong teamwork and communication skills, and possess good English language skills.

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