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RobCoPosted 3 weeks ago

Robotics Quality & Reliability Engineering Lead (m/f/d)

On-siteMunich, Bavaria, Germany

Full TimeSenior LevelStartup

Job Summary

Architect end-to-end QA frameworks, test strategies, and reliability targets across engineering design, product development, and production. Define and enforce strict gate-review criteria across Design, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Production phases to guarantee compliance with performance and safety standards. Bridge R&D and manufacturing to integrate quality standards throughout product life cycles and End-of-Line (EOL) testing. Mentor and grow the team of quality and test engineers while enabling teams to fully own quality via metrics-based accountability frameworks. Drive the evolution of testing capabilities by advancing Hardware-in-the-Loop and Software-in-the-Loop simulation environments. Develop quality metrics and tracking across Product Development, Production, and Field Performance Analysis, such as MTBF and production yield rate. Step into execution during critical product launches to conduct high-impact testing, audit test setups, and validate key edge cases.

Required Qualifications

  • Completed vocational training or a degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or comparable experience
  • 6+ years of experience in quality engineering, test engineering, or systems reliability within robotics, industrial automation, autonomous systems, or complex mechatronics
  • Proven track record of building quality strategies, establishing quality gates, and leading or mentoring technical teams
  • Technical understanding of at least some of the following: hardware failure modes (thermal, mechanical, electrical/EMC), software quality principles, and automated test frameworks/scripting (e.g., Python, C++, PyTest)
  • Very good English skills
  • German is a plus

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with HIL/SIL testing concepts
  • Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, ISO 13849)
  • Leveraging AI/LLMs in test automation

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