
Proof of Concept (PoC) Engineer (human) - Robot Arm
NEURA Robotics
Riederich, Germany · Robotics Software & Infrastructure
\n\nYour mission & challengesAs a Proof of Concept Engineer, you'll be doing fast short-period projects for the Business Unit Robot Arms.
Apply on NEURA Robotics’ careers page- Company
- NEURA Robotics
- Location
- Riederich, Germany
- Level
- Mid
- Specialism
- Robotics Software & Infrastructure
- Posted
- 12 May 2026
About the role
\n\nYour mission & challengesAs a Proof of Concept Engineer, you'll be doing fast short-period projects for the Business Unit Robot Arms. • Own and execute customer PoCs from initial requirements through successful validation. • Design and rapidly deploy robotic automation solutions in customer environments. • Demonstrate the value of NEURA Robotics technologies through hands-on implementation and measurable outcomes. • Act as the technical ambassador between customers, sales, product, and engineering teams. Customer Demonstrations & Field Deployments • Conduct live product demonstrations for customers, partners, and strategic prospects. • Travel regularly to customer sites across Europe and internationally to support evaluations, pilots, and deployments. • Support short-notice customer engagements when business opportunities arise. • Represent NEURA Robotics at trade shows, industry events, and customer workshops. Solution Development & Validation • Develop and configure robotic applications involving robots, cameras, conveyors, PLCs, and other automation equipment. • Prototype, test, and validate solutions in both laboratory and customer environments. • Troubleshoot technical challenges onsite and provide rapid resolution. • Translate field feedback into actionable improvements for product and engineering teams. Requirements & Market Intelligence • Identify emerging customer needs and automation opportunities. • Gather field insights and convert them into product requirements and future use cases. • Collaborate closely with development teams to accelerate product adoption and market fit. What we can look forward to • At least 5 years of professional experience in Automation/Robotics projects or similar. • Strong hands-on engineering mindset with a passion for robotics, automation, and customer interaction. • Experience implementing, commissioning, or supporting automation solutions in real-world environments. • Comfortable working independently and making technical decisions in dynamic situations. • Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting technical solutions to customers. • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and customer requirements. • Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50–70% depending on project phase). • Flexibility to support occasional short-notice travel and customer engagements. • Experience with Python, robotics systems, industrial automation, PLCs, vision systems, or related technologies. • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-driven attitude.