Research Engineer Cognition and AI for robotics

This is what you do as Research Engineer

You will design, build and validate new solutions, resulting in new prototypes and applied robotic solutions in the field of cognition and AI; Typical examples of application are using AI for smart manufacturing, machine vision for quality control, precision agriculture, navigation of autonomous mobile robots, scene understanding, modelling and control of robotic/mechatronic systems.

• At least a Master of Science in a relevant technical discipline, like robotics and mechatronics, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied computer science or applied physics.
• Knowledge of and experience with cognition and AI, especially regarding the application in the field of robotics or mechatronics, computer vision and machine learning.
• Enthusiastic team player, who involves other engineers, companies and students in the project and is driven to contribute to team results.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with (applied) research or engineering projects.
• Affinity with education and ability to motivate students.

Are you always curious about new applications using the latest technology? Are you a researcher in the field of cognition and AI and do you want to contribute to new robotic solutions for society and industry? Are you an enthusiastic team player, who is ambitious to learn and grow? Then this job from Saxion might be for you!

At Saxion we explore future developments, look beyond our borders and disciplines and drive innovation. By doing this together we contribute to a smarter, safer and more sustainable world. We question how significant technological innovations are and how they can contribute to humanity, society and our planet. We teach our students to look at social issues from a broad perspective and to come up with practical solutions.

School of Life Science, Engineering and Design

As Research Engineer at Saxion, you will be a member of the Smart Mechatronics And RoboTics research group. This team is part  of the School of Life Science, Engineering and Design (LED). LED offers an inspiring and effective learning, work and research environment, focused on applied technologies and recent national and international developments.

• The following salary scale: scale 11: min € 4,234 / max € 5,936 (cao-hbo) working on a full-time basis.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus.
• You will receive a temporary contract, with the possibility of extension.
• A generous leave policy. For example: if you work full-time and have opted for a 40-hour week you can take 428 hours of leave annually. This means you will have 53.5 holiday leave days, including statutory holiday days and public holidays.
• Personal development: follow an inspirational webinar, workshop or training course at our internal Saxion Academy, do a career check or explore the possibilities of taking a master's degree or PhD programme or professional doctorate.
• The Saxion Hybrid Working Package
• A comprehensive retirement plan. See the cao-hbo for more information.
• 100% allowance for travel by public transport and tax benefits on the purchase of a bicycle.