Advanced Materials Engineer, Humanoid Systems (human)
NEURA Robotics is building humanoid systems that operate in contact-rich real-world environments. Across our humanoid division we work with a broad materials palette: structural metals, microcellular foams, platinum-cure silicones, conductive textiles, and woven electronics, often within a single sub-assembly. We are looking for an engineer who treats materials selection, process definition, and manufacturing qualification as a first-class engineering discipline, and who can work fluidly across the boundary between rigid structures and soft or electrically active materials.
Your mission & challenges
Define and maintain the materials selection framework across humanoid programmes, covering structural, compliant, conductive, and composite categories
Specify soft and hybrid materials for skin, contact, and wearable sub-assemblies: mechanical properties, durability, and adhesion to rigid substrates
Establish and document manufacturing processes for soft assemblies: moulding, bonding, lamination, stitching, and encapsulation
Produce engineering-grade process documentation, work instructions, and first-article inspection criteria suitable for external manufacturing partners
Own supplier qualification for soft materials, textiles, and associated consumables
Evaluate and specify conductive textiles and woven electronic materials, including yarn selection, weave architecture, and contact resistance management
Build and maintain an internal materials library covering datasheets, test data, approved suppliers, and application notes
Work embedded with mechanical and electronics engineers to resolve materials-driven DFM issues early in the design cycle
What we can look forward to
Degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, textile engineering, or a closely related field
Hands-on experience specifying and processing compliant materials: silicone, polyurethane foam, TPU, or equivalents in a product development context
Working knowledge of conductive or electronic textiles, including conductive yarn selection and contact resistance management
Practical stitching and textile construction knowledge sufficient to specify and validate soft assemblies
Experience qualifying materials and processes with contract manufacturers or external production partners
Ability to produce clear, transferable engineering documentation for manufacturing
Background in soft robotics, wearable technology, medical devices, or high-performance apparel is a strong advantage
English fluency required; German working proficiency is an advantage