Field Testing Engineer – Agriculture Robotics (m / f / x) - limited for 2 years

Are you passionate about testing robotic solutions that will revolutionize food production? We are a pioneering start-up like team within Zeiss, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for greenhouse environments. Our mission is to enhance productivity and sustainability in agriculture through innovative automation. Join us in innovating agriculture through cutting-edge robotics and AI technology! We are in search of a skilled, creative, hands-on individual to help us test, evaluate, and improve robotic systems designed for greenhouse operations at our customers sites in Nordrhein-Westfalen and Baden-Württemberg. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who is committed to ensuring the continuous operation of our machines and effectively communicating issues to our development team. As the selected candidate, you will play a crucial role in development and testing of different features for our agriculture robot. We are looking for someone with hands-on mentality that thrives in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Your role

Conduct field testing of robotic systems within a greenhouse environment.

Evaluate the performance and reliability of robots under real-world conditions

Acquire data required to support our development efforts

Identify and troubleshoot technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime

Collaborate with the development team to report on the findings and suggest improvements.

Implement solutions to optimize robot functionality and efficiency

Maintain detailed documentation of test results and system performance

Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols during testing

Provide hands-on support for electronic components and systems

Interaction with and support for the customer in accommodating for their requirements and needs as well as collecting feedback

Your profile

Bachelor's degree or comparable knowledge level in at least one of the following fields : Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, Control Software Engineering, or a related field

Preferred skills : Experience in agricultural technology or greenhouse operations, familiarity with control software and automation systems, hands-on experience with mechanical and electronic troubleshooting

Practical experience in Linux, adept at navigating systems using command-line interfaces, and skilled in debugging and modifying code

Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical solutions with ability to fix problems quickly on site, both on hardware and software side

Hands on mentality with profound experience in rapid prototyping / 3D printing

Ability to work independently, remotely and as part of a team in a dynamic environment and willingness to travel and visit different customer sides

Ability to adapt to changing conditions and innovate solutions

Excellent communication skills for reporting technical issues and collaboration with development team

Resilience and determination to overcome challenges and hands-on problem-solving mentality to ensure machine uptime

Proficiency in English, both in written and spoken communication. German is a plus

The contract is limited for 2 years.

At ZEISS, we value innovation, collaboration, and a passion for driving change.

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to the future of labor automation solutions in high-end greenhouses, we look forward to receiving your application.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team :

Markus Repp, Vanessa Reißle