Job Description :
- Lead the design and execution of the next evolution of KABAM’s Co-Lab and Halo autonomous mobile robots, leveraging expertise in ROS, robot navigation, robot perception, and proficient programming in C++/Python. Prioritize innovation while ensuring the highest standards of reliability and robustness throughout the development process
- Lead projects from concept to deployment, defining scopes, milestones, and deliverables. Provide expert guidance to the commercial team and our customers
- Mentor and review the work of junior team members and peers, offering valuable feedback to enhance overall product quality
- Provide expert support for remote robot deployments at customer sites worldwide
- Maintain documentation of the design, development, and deployment processes for future reference and knowledge sharing within the team. Capture insights gained from projects in docs and present them in regular team sessions
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in robotics, conduct continuous R&D, exploring new methodologies and technologies to enhance the capabilities and performance of autonomous mobile robots. Implement findings to improve existing systems and processes, ensuring KABAM remains at the forefront of technological innovation in the field of robotics
Requirements :
- Education – Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with a focus in robotics, mechatronics, or related fields
- Experience – Bachelors (with at least 5 years relevant experience) or Masters (with at
least 2 years relevant work experience) - Industry – Previous experience in a robotics company preferred
- Supervisory – Personnel management is nice to have. Project management/technical
lead experience is preferred - Language – English (required), Mandarin (desirable)
- Computing – C++/Python, Linux, git, ROS
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Yes
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating — Yes
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Yes
- Proficient in ROS: track record of building ROS software on real robots
- Proficient in shipping production code with C++ AND Python programming languages
- Proven experience working with robotic platforms, robotics hardware (sensors, actuators), designing APIs (REST or Protobuf)
- Good knowledge of LAN/WAN networks and communication protocols such as Ethernet, Ethercat, CAN, Modbus, RS232, HTTP, MQTT, DDS, RS232, I2c
- Good knowledge of microcontrollers with track records such as Arduino projects
- Solid understanding of robotics principles, including kinematics, dynamics, perception, and control
- Familiarity with robotic hardware components, such as manipulators, sensors, and actuators
- Familiar with the Linux platform, its configuration, and command-line operations
- Track record collaborating on software projects (Git)
