Working Student (m/f/d) – Hardware Testing & Validation

About the Role at RobCo

At RobCo, we develop AI-powered robotic systems that make industrial processes more autonomous, efficient, and scalable. Our Autonomous Manufacturing Platform combines modular industrial hardware with physical AI, enabling rapid deployment and continuous optimization in real production environments.

With locations in Munich, San Francisco, and Austin, and backed by leading investors such as Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia, we are working to redefine industrial automation.

At RobCo, we automate the ordinary, so humans can do the extraordinary. To achieve this, we are looking for an ambitious Working Student (m/f/d) – Hardware Testing & Validation to help us establish RobCo as leading provider of automation solutions.

As a Working Student in Hardware Testing, you will support our engineering team in validating and improving robotic components, with a strong focus on mechanical testing and practical investigations. You will help ensure that our systems meet performance and durability requirements through structured testing and analysis.

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and execute mechanical and hardware-related tests
• Perform validation experiments such as:
• Pull tests to verify bonding and gluing strength
• Impact and stress tests
• Accuracy and repeatability measurements
• Set up test rigs and measurement setups
• Investigate and analyze failures or unexpected behavior
• Document test procedures, results, and conclusions
• Collaborate closely with hardware to improve designs

We're looking for someone who has:

• Currently enrolled student in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Physics, or a related field
• Strong hands-on mindset and interest in testing and experimentation
• Structured and analytical way of working
• Ability to document results clearly and concisely

Nice to have:

• Experience with mechanical testing methods or lab work
• Basic understanding of robotics systems
• Familiarity with measurement tools and test equipment
• Initial experience with data analysis (e.g. Excel, Python)

Why join RobCo?

• Develop modular, software-defined robotics solutions with us that set new standards in automation.
• Help us build robots equipped with state-of-the-art AI that perceive their environment, analyze data, and make intelligent decisions in real time.
• As part of a very dynamic and fast-growing scale-up, you will take on responsibility from day one, drive your own projects, and see the direct impact of your work.
• Flat hierarchies, open communication, and regular 360° feedback enable fast decisions and support your professional and personal development.
• Work out across Germany in over 7,200 studios with our subsidized Wellpass membership.
• Flexible working hours, a modern office, and—depending on the role—the option to work from home.
• Regular team events—from relaxed beer & pizza nights on the rooftop terrace to shared experiences on ski trips or at Oktoberfest.

About RobCo

RobCo was founded in late 2020 in Munich and develops AI-powered robotic systems that bring learning and autonomy to industrial processes. The Autonomous Manufacturing Platform combines modular industrial hardware with a software architecture for physical AI, enabling rapid implementation, continuous optimization, and application-specific performance.

Through a Robotics-as-a-Service model, RobCo helps industrial companies automate manual tasks while reducing operational complexity and risk. The company covers a wide range of industrial applications, including machine tending, palletizing, dispensing, and welding.

RobCo operates in Europe and the USA, with locations in Munich, San Francisco, and Austin. The company is backed by leading global investors, including Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

At RobCo, applicants are selected regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All decisions throughout the recruitment process are based solely on applicants’ qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as relevant business requirements.