Senior Robotics Commissioning & Service Engineer (human)

About the role

**Building the Gyms Where Physical AI Learns to Work**

Physical AI can't be trained on the internet. It has to be trained in the real world \- through seeing, hearing and feeling real tasks in real environments. That's what **NEURA Gym** is about: a global network of physical training centers where robots learn industrial skills directly from the people who've mastered them.

As **Senior Robotics Commissioning \& Service Engineer**, you own the commissioning and maintenance of our humanoid robot 4NE\-1, from mechanical integration and calibration to a fully operational robot on our ROS2/Linux platform. You work within NeuraGym's shared infrastructure alongside MAiRA and MiPA, setting the standards, judgment calls, and escalation point for junior technicians.

**Your mission \& challenges** ==============================

**Commissioning**

* Integrate and calibrate drives, gear/actuator systems, sensors (encoders, IMUs, force/torque sensors, cameras), and fieldbus communication * Execute bring\-up sequences (joint homing, calibration checks) and confirm firmware, sensors, and actuators are healthy before a session

**Service \& maintenance**

* Perform fault analysis across hardware/software; reproduce issues, interpret logs, and isolate root causes * Exercise sound judgment on fault states \- know when to escalate versus reset and continue * Operate 4NE\-1 during data\-collection sessions, ensuring reliable runs for our AI teams

**Technical ownership \& leadership**

* Set commissioning standards, document processes, and feed structured input into mechanical/software design * Guide and mentor junior technicians; act as escalation point for complex or undocumented issues * Work confidently with incomplete documentation in an active prototype environment \- you help define the process

**What we can look forward to** ===============================

**Experience**

* Several years hands\-on experience in commissioning, maintenance, or prototype\-building of complex mechatronic/robotic systems * Vocational training, technician qualification, or degree in mechatronics/electrical/mechanical engineering \- or equivalent experience

**Robotics \& mechatronics**

* Hands\-on experience with actuators, gear systems, and mechatronic assemblies; strong understanding of mechanical assemblies and drive technology * Troubleshooting mechanical faults (backlash, misalignment, wear) using standard tools (dial indicators, torque wrenches, alignment lasers, oscilloscopes) * Working knowledge of sensors (encoders, IMUs, force/torque sensors, cameras), fieldbus communication, and robot kinematics/control fundamentals

**Software \& systems (applied, not developer\-level)**

*You don't need to write production software \- just navigate Linux, read logs, and run small scripts.*

* Linux/Ubuntu command\-line, SSH and remote access to robot compute * Start, stop, and monitor the ROS2\-based stack; recognize when something isn't working to escalate or restart * Read and adapt existing Python scripts for diagnostics (no software development expected); basic Docker and TCP/IP networking

**Commissioning \& operations**

* Independent bring\-up sequences and first\-line triage; sound judgment on escalation vs. reset

**Nice\-to\-have**

* Experience with EtherCAT · Basic C\+\+ (read/adjust simple code) · Basic Git for firmware/config versioning

**Soft skills**

* Genuine willingness to work hands\-on with hardware in a fast\-paced prototype environment * Structured, well\-documented work style; comfortable with autonomy and ambiguity * Clear communication across mechanical and software teams; fluent in English, German skills are beneficial