Research Engineer Robotic Control & Manipulation

This is what you do as Research Engineer Robotic Control & Manipulation

You will design, build and validate new solutions, resulting in new prototypes and applied solutions; Typical examples of applications are the use of drones for tasks that require physical interaction with the environment for inspection and maintenance or using robotic arms to grasp and manipulate (soft) objects in flexible and smart manufacturing or agricultural applications. You will be working on the modelling and implementation of the robotic control of such (dynamic) 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. We teach our students to look at social issues from a broad perspective and to come up with practical solutions.

School of Life Science, Engineering and Design
As research engineer you will be a member of the Smart Mechatronics And RoboTics 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 11: min € 4,234 / max € 5,936 (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 Master of Science in a relevant technical discipline, like mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics, applied computer science or mechatronics.
• Knowledge of and experience with control and manipulation, especially regarding the application in the field of robotics.
• Enthusiastic team player, who involves other engineers, companies and students in the project and is driven to contribute to team results.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with (applied) research or engineering projects.
• Affinity with education and ability to motivate students.

How to apply

Feeling enthusiastic? Then apply directly for the position of Research Engineer Robotic Control & Manipulation using this application form.

If you have any questions about this position, Then please contact Gerdine Meijer, Team leader Smart Mechatronics and Robotics Research Group, 06-5762 0592.
Saxion strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. Feel free to apply.

Application procedure

For your diary:

• You can apply until Sunday May 19th, 2024.
• The first job interview is on Wednesday May 29th, 2024 between 09.00-13.30.
• The second job interview is on Tuesday June 4th, 2024 between 09.00-11.00.

Please note that this vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. In the event of candidates with equal merit, internal candidates will be given priority.

Acquisition from employment agencies, based on this vacancy, is not appreciated.