Research Engineer Industrial Automation
School of Life Science, Engineering and Design- FTE
0,8 - 1 fte
- Education level
Higher Education, Academic Higher Education
- Location
Enschede
- Salary
scale 10: min € 3.609 / max € 5.377
Are you passionate about exploring cutting-edge technologies and their real-world applications? Do you conduct research in industrial automation and robotics, and are you eager to develop innovative solutions that benefit both society and industry? Are you a motivated team player with a strong drive to learn, grow, and make an impact? Then this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!
Application info
What you need to know before applying for a job at Saxion.
This is what you do as Research Engineer Industrial Automation
You will design, build and validate new solutions, resulting in new prototypes and applied solutions; Typical examples of applications are the use of cobots and robotic manipulators for industrial automation. These prototypes are realised with the use of vision, path planning, target manipulation and/or data driven reinforcement learning. You will be working on the integration and implementation of these systems.
This is where you will work
At Saxion we explore future developments, look beyond our borders and disciplines and drive innovation. By doing this together we contribute to a smarter, safer and more sustainable world. We question how significant technological innovations are and how they can contribute to humanity, society and our planet.
School of Life Science, Engineering and Design
As Research Engineer Industrial Automation at Saxion, you will be a member of the Smart Mechatronics And RoboTics (SMART) Research Group. This team is part of the School of Life Science, Engineering and Design (LED). LED offers an inspiring and effective learning, work and research environment, focused on applied technologies and recent national and international developments.
Saxion’s employment terms and conditions
Working at Saxion means working on inspiring, future-oriented education and research. You will fulfil an exciting position, working independently in a dynamic, socially relevant organisation that matters. The position provides you with plenty of opportunities to take initiative and develop.
We also offer the following:
- The following salary scale: scale 10: min € 3.609 / max € 5.377 (cao-hbo) working on a full-time basis.
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus.
- You will receive a temporary contract, with the possibility of extension.
- A generous leave policy. For example: if you work full-time and have opted for a 40-hour week you can take 428 hours of leave annually. This means you will have 53.5 holiday leave days, including statutory holiday days and public holidays.
- Personal development: follow an inspirational webinar, workshop or training course at our internal Saxion Academy, do a career check or explore the possibilities of taking a master’s degree or PhD programme or professional doctorate.
- The Saxion Hybrid Working Package
- A comprehensive retirement plan. See the cao-hbo for more information.
- 100% allowance for travel by public transport and tax benefits on the purchase of a bicycle.
Would you like to find out more about our terms of employment? Check out our webpage.
Job requirements
We seek a professional who fits the job profile below. Does this sound like you? Then this job is ideal for you!
- At least Bachelor of Science in a relevant technical discipline, like robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics, applied computer science or mechatronics.
- Broad experience with and knowledge of the building blocks of robotics: Sensing & perception, control &manipulation, cognition &AI, all in the context of industrial automation/ industrial settings.
- Enthusiastic team player, who involves other engineers, companies and students in the project and is driven to contribute to team results.
- You want to make it work and you want to know why it works.
- Affinity with education and ability to motivate students.
How to apply
Feeling enthusiastic? Then apply directly for the position of Research Engineer Industrial Automation using this application form.
If you have any questions about this position, Then please contact Gerdine Meijer, Team leader SMART, at 06-5762 0592. Should Gerdine be less accessible, send a whatsapp message and you will be contacted.
Saxion strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. Feel free to apply.
VOG - may be part of the application process.
Application procedure
For your diary:
- Applications can be submitted until September 7th, 2025.
- The first job interview is on Monday September 15th, 2025 between 13.00-17.00.
- The second job interview (optional) is on Friday September 19th, 2025 between 14.00-16.00.
- Finally, we schedule the employment conditions on a later time.
Acquisition from employment agencies, based on this vacancy, is not appreciated.
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