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In this role, you will develop AI-based robotics and computer vision solutions for intralogistics, work with industrial and humanoid robots, test current AI models, and document your findings.
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Your role in the team
- In the “Advanced Automation and Physical AI” team at Daimler Truck AG, you develop AI-powered vision and robotics solutions for intralogistics and assembly, using both industrial robots and humanoid robots.
- Your workplace is the ARENA2036 research factory in Vaihingen, as well as our location in Leinfelden-Echterdingen.
- In this role, you work closely with start-ups and research partners.
- In our robotics lab on the ARENA2036 research campus in Vaihingen, you’ll work with industrial and humanoid robots and develop computer vision and robotics solutions from the initial idea through to a live demo.
- Development of computer vision solutions for quality control and anomaly detection, from data collection to deployment.
- Implementation of camera-based robot control systems for object tracking and manipulation.
- Contribute to teleoperation and data collection with humanoid robots.
- Evaluation of current AI models for robotics, such as Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, in simulation and on real robots.
- Development and programming of demonstrators using industrial robots (Universal Robots, FANUC) and humanoid robots (Unitree).
- Planning and conducting experiments with robotic systems, including documentation and video reports (e.g., using DaVinci Resolve).
- Testing, validation, and maintenance of the implemented systems.
- Support in project management: presentations, meeting minutes, and reporting.
- Research and evaluation of technology and start-up partners.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Degree in robotics, computer science, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field.
- Basic knowledge of computer vision and robotics, e.g. gained through academic projects or a thesis.
Qualifications
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Good command of spoken and written English.
- Independent, analytical approach to work and enjoyment of hands-on laboratory work.
- Knowledge of C++ and ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch).
- Initial hands-on experience with industrial robots (e.g., UR, FANUC, KUKA) or humanoid robots.
Experience
- Experience with ROS 2 and Git.
- Experience with Linux.
What we offer
- An exciting and varied role in a dynamic environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to projects independently and bring your ideas to the table.
- Attractive compensation and flexible working hours.
- Insights into the working world of a leading company in the commercial vehicle industry.
- Participation in and contribution to exciting exchange and networking events organized by the cross-location Students @ Daimler Truck network.
Benefits
Health, fitness & fun
Higher take-home pay
Food & drink
Topics you will work on
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About your employer
The automotive company Daimler AG is successful worldwide. Premium passenger cars, commercial vehicles, buses and financial services make the company one of the largest suppliers in its industry.
- 250+ Employees
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry, Production
Employer reviews
- Engineering
- 3.0
- Team culture
- 3.6
- Working conditions
- 4.4
- Career growth
- 3.3
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