Development Engineer Production (m/f/d) Focus Hardware

THE ROLE

You want to combine Embedded Development and DevOps in a single role? We are looking for a hands‑on Development Engineer to take ownership of our electronic hardware production processes. As part of a cross‑functional software development team, you will design, build and scale our functional & end‑of‑line test systems and the entire production environment that takes our IoT devices from prototype to production. You shape and automate how our products are tested, flashed, calibrated and assembled. Together with our EMS partners, you integrate our manufacturing requirements into their workflows and establish a robust and maintainable deployment & monitoring process - you keep those workflows reliable as the products evolve.

Your Responsibilities

• Test Automation: Design and implement automated functional & end‑of‑line (EOL) tests in C++ and Python. Define test coverage and pass/fail criteria, and cover flashing & calibration of the devices.
• Environment: Automate deployment and monitoring workflows in Linux environments using Docker, Ansible and Grafana.
• Root‑Cause Analysis: Perform root‑cause analyses of production issues and evaluate test results.
• DFM (Design for Manufacturing): Feed findings back to our hardware and software engineering teams early, so we can improve manufacturability, testability, and assembly efficiency.
• EMS Integration: Integrate our production line into the EMS providers' infrastructure and serve as the technical point of contact for EMS providers.

YOUR PROFILE

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a comparable field
• Solid programming skills in C++ and Python
• You feel at home in Linux environments and have hands‑on experience with Docker, Ansible and Grafana
• Experience with embedded systems, electronics, and production or test setups (flashing, calibration, functional/EOL testing) is a plus
• You are highly self‑motivated and enjoy taking ownership of your area of responsibility and driving it forward independently.
• Your technical expertise, combined with your open and communicative nature, allows you to take on a key role between hardware, software and EMS partners.
• Fluency in German and English is a must
• BONUS: Knowledge of electronics manufacturing (EMS), quality management or test automation

YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO THIS WITH US

At KINEXON, you will meet people with a similar mindset who are passionate about innovative technologies and love to master new challenges in a team, as well as create great products.

Become part of our team and enjoy the following benefits:

• #Freetime 30 days (DE) / 20 days (US) paid vacation to refuel your energy (for full‑time employees)
• #WeCare – take your time off for the family (parental leave etc.)
• #WorkingHours – Early bird or night owl - you can choose your flexible work hours.
• #FlexibleLocation – we work with a hybrid and remote model.
• #OneTeam - We enjoy spending time together at regular team and company events.
• #OnTop – further benefits selected by you annually out of a range of benefits that we offer (mobility, sports, vacation budget, training budget and more)

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About Us

KINEXON is a leader in Physical AI for Manufacturing & Sports, turning real‑time location and motion data into actionable intelligence and automation. Our AI and IoT‑driven platform supports a wide range of applications, from automated logistics and safety solutions in factories to live player tracking and performance analytics in sports. In sports, 80% of NBA teams rely on KINEXON technology, alongside FIFA and top European football teams and leagues. In manufacturing and logistics, we partner with blue chip companies including BMW, Siemens, Airbus, Continental, and MTU to drive measurable efficiency gains. Founded as a TU Munich spin‑off, we are a team of ~250 people headquartered in Munich with a US office in Chicago - and we’re hiring ambitious talent ready to shape the future of physical AI.