Background:
The Software and Electronics department develops and maintains critical components of the SCHUNK product family:
Electronics modules for mechatronic-based grippers
Firmware development, software testing and validation
Cross-platform tool development (Windows, Linux, iOS, Android)
Robot plug-in software for seamless integration with collaborative robots (UR, KUKA, ABB, and more)
All functions from hardware abstraction up to end-user tool features are developed SCHUNK internally
With our mechatronic gripping systems, we shape the future of industrial automation. We push boundaries, develop intelligent solutions, and bring cutting-edge technology directly into the hands of our customers. From concept to product launch, you will play a key role in a passionate engineering team.
Ready to make an impact?
Shaping the future with innovative technologies— that is the claim of SCHUNK. To this end, the experienced automation and production specialist is pushing the further development and digitalization of its product and service portfolio in order to make industrial processes more efficient, transparent and sustainable. The family‑owned company with headquarters in Lauffen/Neckar is a global leader in toolholding and workholding, gripping technology and automation technology. Approximately 3,700 employees in 8 plants and 34 directly owned subsidiaries and distribution partners in more than 50 countries throughout the world ensure an intensive market presence.
Responsibilities
Develop embedded software for our mechatronic products across the full lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, and testing
Evolve the software architecture and expand functionality for supported hardware, peripherals, and kinematics
Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation projects from prototype to production
Collaborate closely with cross-functional development teams in Germany
Qualifications
Educational qualification:
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field
Experience:
Initial hands‑on experience in embedded software development
Technical skills:
Confident use of an object‑oriented language, ideally C++
Basic knowledge of software engineering principles and version control (e.G., Git)
Personality:
Team player with a genuine passion for new technologies, creative problem-solving, and a hands‑on approach to product development
Languages:
Spanish and English;
German is a plus
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