Junior Functional Safety Engineer

At RobCo, we radically rethink how products are made. Manufacturing today is still largely defined by manual, repetitive work. We are here to change that. Our modular, software defined robotic solutions bring automation to industrial companies, from mid sized champions to global enterprises. By making adaptable automation accessible, we are driving efficiency, resilience and long term competitiveness where it matters most. We are building Physical AI for the real world. Technology that transforms entire industries through autonomy, modularity and deep software integration. But it is the people who make all of this possible. We are looking for curious minds, driven builders and bold thinkers who want to challenge how things have always been done. If that\'s you, join us and help us;

“Automate the ordinary, so humans can do the extraordinary.”

RobCo was born from curiosity, ingenuity, and a simple but bold idea: robotics should be accessible to every industrial company. In 2020, Roman Hölzl, Paul Maroldt and Constantin Dresel came together at the Chair of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) with a shared vision. They wanted to rethink how automation is built and deployed on the factory floor. Frustrated by the rigidity, complexity and high costs of traditional robotic systems, they set out to create something fundamentally different. Autonomous industrial robotics centered on software and AI that makes automation adaptive, scalable and easy to implement without specialist expertise. From this idea, RobCo emerged as a company focused on helping manufacturers increase productivity, tackle labor shortages and bring Physical AI into real industrial environments. Today, we build our technology in Germany and the United States, with engineering teams in Munich, San Francisco and Austin. Our systems are deployed across Europe and the US. They combine modular hardware, no-code automation tools and AI-powered capabilities to deliver robotics that just works—robust, flexible and scalable for real production environments. Our mission is to build Physical AI for real factories, turning rigid industrial processes into systems that learn, adapt and scale.At RobCo, you are not just joining a company. You are joining a movement to automate the ordinary, so humans can do the extraordinary.

The RobCo Journey

2020

Founding RobCo GmbH

2021

First Deployments with Industrial Customers

2023

Product Scale-Up & Market Expansion

2024

2024

2024

RobVision Launch

2024

XL Series Launch

2025

Founding RobCo Inc & U.S. Launch (San Francisco & Texas)

2025

2026

RobCo announces a $100 million Series C financing round

2026

Play to win

We don’t settle for mediocrity. We dominate the category. We win the western world. We go routes nobody else goes. We set goals, overcome challenges and never give up. We work hard and play hard, experiment forward.

Listen and speak up

We collaborate to win. We show up with curiosity. We listen first, speak second. We amplify each other. We embrace diversity whilst unifying in commitment. We turn our differences into an advantage.

Prioritize harder

We make tough, uncomfortable calls. We focus and therewith win speed and impact. We experiment and cut down to what is working and scaling. We simplify to scale.

Serve the customer and the company

We sell the right products to the right customers. We take ownership for our customers and the company in our deliverables / commitments. We deliver true value. We empower customers, not just serve their needs.

Get it live

Focus on the outcome. Ship impact. Take care of handovers. We think and act end-to-end. We cover the full value chain. \u2018Leaders-ship\u2019 to role model.

Interview Process

1. 01

2. First Conversation

3. Find out more about RobCo and your diverse career opportunities in a personal 30-minute video conversation with our HR team.
4. Remote
5. 02

6. Meet your potential manager and delve into your future role. Be prepared to share your experiences and show how you can enrich the team.

7. Remote
8. 03

On-site visit

9. Experience our office first hand. Get to know the team in person, see our robot in action and feel the unique working atmosphere at RobCo. For selected positions, we ask you to prepare a case study and share your findings during your visit with us.
10. Onsite

Life at RobCo

"Joining RobCo has been transformational for my career: Working next to highly driven, ambitious individuals at high speed is a very challenging and rewarding experience. If you want to know what you are truly capable of, join us in revolutionizing the industrial automation space."

VP Marketing

"What I enjoy most about RobCo is building with a great Marketing and SDR team and shaping real growth moments. You get to build things from the ground up and contribute to establish a strong brand in the market."

Key Account Manager

"As the first team member in the US, I\u2019ve had the chance to help build our presence from the ground up. We\u2019re tackling interesting, complex problems with customers who are serious about automation, and that creates a lot of room to learn and grow. With the momentum we have right now, the opportunity in front of us feels significant. It\u2019s an exciting time to be part of the team."

Zachary McIlvoy

Technical Program Manager

"As a TPM, I sit at the center of everything—bridging the gap between our engineering teams and the real-world needs of our customers. There aren\u2019t unnecessary hurdles standing in the way; instead, you\u2019re given the trust and ownership to make decisions that actually move the needle. It\u2019s incredibly rewarding to take a project from a whiteboard discussion to a factory floor and see our robots solve a real problem."

Regional Vice President Central Europe

"My goal is not only to achieve targets, but also to create sustainable value for our customers, partners, and employees. To do this, I rely on a strong, diverse team in which openness, performance, and development are not just values on paper, but are lived out every day. For me, leadership means creating opportunities, taking responsibility, and working with our team to make a real impact—in a company that is shaping the future of the industry and encouraging each individual to excel."

"Working at RobCo provides an environment that is both professionally and personally inspiring. It is particularly valuable to experience firsthand how an innovative robotic solution evolves from a technological concept into a functioning reality. The team operates at a high professional level and in close collaboration, creating space for development and personal growth. In this environment, I am able to create real added value while continuously learning and developing."

"For more than four years, I\u2019ve had the opportunity to help RobCo grow - and just as importantly, it has helped me grow as well, challenging me to develop not only as an engineer, but also as a leader."

Technical Program Manager

"As Technical Program Manager, I work closely with all areas of the company - from solutions, production, and procurement to product engineering, sales, and our customers. The combination of responsibility, quick decisions, and a young team that really pulls together makes every day exciting and truly impactful."

Field Marketing Specialist

"In my two years at RobCo, I\u2019ve experienced firsthand how powerful it is to work in an environment where curiosity is welcomed and growth is truly supported. Starting as an intern and growing into my full-time role showed me how much you can achieve when a team trusts you, challenges you, and pushes you forward - all while contributing to a mission I\u2019m proud of: automating the ordinary so humans can do the extraordinary."

Regional Director – Commercial

"Having been at RobCo since the beginning as employee #3, I\u2019ve had the chance to witness and be part of almost the entire company journey. What\u2019s been most meaningful is growing alongside the company myself and now contributing to the growth and success of our Revenue team."

"From day one at RobCo, I\u2019ve been challenged, supported, and trusted to grow. You really feel that everyone pulls together to \\u2018get it done\\u2019 – and that energy hasn’t slowed down for a second."

Commercial Account Executive

"In my two years at RobCo, I\u2019ve had the opportunity to grow into a new professional role and develop personally through direct exchange with highly skilled colleagues and leaders. The environment is demanding but equally rewarding — and RobCo\u2019s game-changing technology, combined with the team\u2019s drive and ambition, truly sets the company apart."

Senior Production Engineer

"At RobCo I get real ownership to improve Production and have an impact on the success of cross-team work, learning something new every day — thanks to the brilliant, supportive people I work with."

Commercial Account Executive

"Coming to RobCo from pure Software Sales, I immediately felt the excitement from the mix of Software, Hardware and AI that our product blends together. Seeing our robots in action, learning at high speed, and taking ownership early all contributed to the high energy. From first customer meetings in week two to closing my first real deal after just three months, the growth here is real."

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Junior Functional Safety Engineer

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

About the Role at RobCo

RobCo is building the category of Autonomous Industrial Robotics and we\'re doing it fast. We believe that automating the ordinary frees humans to do the extraordinary, and we\'re building the end-to-end robotics infrastructure to make that possible - hardware, software, and AI in one stack that just works.

As our Junior Functional Safety Engineer (m/f/d), you are the cornerstone of safety compliance and technical integrity across our next-generation robotic platforms. If something is broken, you fix it. If something can be automated, you build it. Joining a brand-new department, you will work closely with engineering leadership to build regulatory and safety processes from the ground up, bringing a consultative, solution-oriented mindset to complex hardware challenges.

Your Responsibilities

Maintain and execute core risk assessments per ISO 12100 and drive gap analyses against ISO 10218-1:2025.

Contribute to FMEA and FTA sessions , taking full ownership of resulting action tracking and resolution.

Perform PL/SIL calculations in SISTEMA , maintaining detailed safety requirement specifications and full end-to-end traceability.

Keep technical files current and complete in accordance with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.

Support external communications and correspondence with TÜV and other notified regulatory bodies.

Monitor evolving safety standards , flagging regulatory changes and delivering clear impact assessments.

Validate in the lab , actively participating in hands-on testing, measurements, and physical validation as an integral part of your workflow.

Help build a new department from scratch , creating structured compliance processes and acting as an internal safety consultant for our engineering teams.

We\'re looking for someone who has:

Completed vocational training or a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a comparable technical field.

Several years of experience in technical compliance, machinery, or regulated hardware domain environments (e.g., medical devices, industrial automation).

Culture-aligned mindset: Exceptional communication skills with a consultative approach, strong ownership mindset, precision-oriented focus over raw speed, and a high tolerance for normative texts and version control.

Very good English skills and business-fluent German (C1 level minimum) to interface effectively with local authorities, certification bodies, and TÜV.

Pragmatic, hands-on mindset with an eagerness to learn safety methodologies (e.g., SISTEMA, FMEA) on the job while helping establish new processes from scratch.

Nice to have:

Basic familiarity with ISO 13849-1/-2, IEC 62061, or IEC 61508 standards.

Experience maintaining technical documentation under a formal engineering change control process.

Why join RobCo?

Develop modular, software-defined robotics solutions with us that set new standards in automation.

Help us build robots equipped with state-of-the-art AI that perceive their environment, analyze data, and make intelligent decisions in real time.

As part of a very dynamic and fast-growing scale-up, you will take on responsibility from day one, drive your own projects, and see the direct impact of your work.

Flat hierarchies, open communication, and regular 360° feedback enable fast decisions and support your professional and personal development.

Work out across Germany in over 7,200 studios with our subsidized Wellpass membership.

Flexible working hours, a modern office, and—depending on the role—the option to work from home.

Regular team events—from relaxed beer & pizza nights on the rooftop terrace to shared experiences on ski trips or at Oktoberfest.

About RobCo

Founded in Munich in 2020, RobCo leads the transition toward fully Autonomous Industrial Robotics. Our mission is to deploy RobCo in every factory - solving the industrial labor shortage through end-to-end robotics that just works. Powered by Physical AI, our solutions combine a scalable modular hardware architecture with intelligent software that adapts to your use case, improves over time, and requires zero upfront investment through our Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model.

We solve our customers\' most pressing pain points - labor shortage, cost pressure, workplace safety, and national reshoring - across the full spectrum of Autonomous Industrial Robotics. With $160M raised from investors including Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia, 200+ people globally, and 2.5M+ operating hours in the field, we are deploying robots in factories across Europe and the United States - with our US operations headquartered in Austin, TX, and our RobCo Bay Area Demo Lab in San Francisco.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you\u2019re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

At RobCo, applicants are selected regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All decisions throughout the recruitment process are based solely on applicants’ qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as relevant business requirements.

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