Lead Robotics Engineer (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Continue development of robotic system using advanced algorithmic approaches for kinematics, control, path planning, calibration, and sensor fusion.
• Balance normative, technical, and usability requirements with QM, regulatory, PO, and UX teams.
• Work with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to remove obstacles, coordinate team efforts, and streamline workflows to increase overall productivity and quality.
• Deliver high‑quality solutions that comply with medical standards in robotics, spanning pre‑development, validation, market introduction, and product maintenance.
• Create well‑structured and maintainable software components using state‑of‑the‑art design approaches; support system integration and transformation of prototypes into market‑ready products.
• Lead a team of software and robotics engineers, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and goal setting.
• Scout technology landscape and bring knowledge to ensure robotics competencies remain state‑of‑the‑art.
• Shape strategy for connecting robotic systems and AI.
• Contribute to building a strong IP portfolio for the platform.
• Partner with other B. Braun units to share expertise in robotics.

Professional Competences

• Senior leader in robotics with expert knowledge in kinematics, control, path planning, and calibration of robotic systems with up to seven degrees of freedom.
• Profound experience with complex medical devices such as surgical robots, navigation systems, or medical imaging processes, and experience in computer vision.
• Expert‑level skills in C++ and Python.
• Strong expertise in requirements engineering.
• Working experience in highly regulated environments (medical, aerospace, automotive) and familiarity with IEC 60601 and IEC 80601‑2‑77.
• Ideally hold a PhD in robotics, control theory, or related disciplines.
• Experience in leading teams is a plus.
• Technology knowledge: C++, Python, Qt, Eigen, OpenCV, Ruckig, ROS2, GTest/GMock, Git, Azure DevOps, Linux, and RT Linux. Experience with any of these technologies is an advantage.

Personal Competencies

• Hands‑on contributor who excels at building strong interdisciplinary networks.
• Modern, empowering leadership style focused on enabling teams to perform at their best.
• Innovative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for high‑tech medical products.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in German considered an additional asset.

Benefits

• Flexible and family‑oriented working hours and hybrid working between office and home.
• Brand‑new modern office optimized for concentration and collaboration with an integrated high‑tech simulation operating room and generous social areas and creativity zones.
• High quality of life in one of Germany’s most attractive cities.
• Subsidy for public transportation.