Research Engineer (Robotics) - KK1

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Job Description Research Engineer (Robotics) - KK1 Posting Start Date: 18/08/2026 Schemes of Service: Research Division: Innovation Hub Employment Type: Fixed Term As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. We are seeking a hands-on Research Engineer to develop, integrate, and deploy a vendor-agnostic robotics connectivity layer that links smart automation systems, sensors, and warehouse management platforms within a live logistics environment. Key Responsibilities - Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. - Undertake these responsibilities in the project: - Design, develop, and integrate the robotics connectivity layer: middleware nodes, protocol interfaces (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT), and data pipelines between automation systems, embedded devices, and backend systems, using ROS 2. - Develop station-level integration across the programme's automation processes — interfacing robots, sensors, PLCs, and vision systems into a common, standards-aligned framework. - Build and maintain conformance test tooling to validate that vendor systems and interfaces meet the programme's connectivity specifications. - Develop embedded software/firmware for data-capture endpoints and support custom electronics bring-up. - Support deployment, commissioning, and site-acceptance testing at the industry partner's facility, including troubleshooting in a live operational environment. - Maintain technical documentation, interface specifications, and version-controlled codebases to a standard that supports long-term maintainability and knowledge transfer. - Coordinate with technical leads, the industry partner's engineering team, and vendors to keep integration on schedule. - Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. - Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. - Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements - Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. - At least 5 years of relevant experience spanning mechatronics, software development, and project delivery. - Strong programming ability in C++ (primary), with working proficiency in Python; comfort with C for embedded work. - Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS 2 and robotics middleware concepts. - Experience integrating industrial hardware — robots, PLCs, sensors, cameras — and familiarity with industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, or equivalent). - Demonstrated project-management capability: able to plan, track, and deliver technical work independently and coordinate across stakeholders. - Practical, systems-level troubleshooting skills across the hardware-software boundary. Key Competencies - Familiarity with Open-RMF or robotics interoperability frameworks, and awareness of relevant standards (e.g. TR 130:2025). - Embedded development on STM32/ESP32/RP-class microcontrollers; PCB bring-up experience. - Experience with containerised deployment (Docker), Linux systems, and networking fundamentals (segmentation, industrial networks). - Exposure to computer vision or AI-based inspection systems. - Prior experience in logistics, warehouse automation, or manufacturing-line integration. - Experience working with or alongside an industry partner in an applied-research or deployment setting.

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