Team Lead Prototyping / R&D (m/f/x)

October 12, 2026

Hybrid

Lead

München

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Description

The company, headquartered in Munich, pioneers on-demand autonomous food production enabled by integrated robotics and AI technology. The Team Lead Prototyping / R&D builds and develops the team that brings robotics prototypes to life, owning unit assembly and the Munich R&D center end to end. The role combines people leadership with hands-on mechatronic troubleshooting and a close link between the prototyping floor and engineering.

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Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a team of R&D Engineers and technicians, setting priorities and planning builds so prototypes land on time
Own the assembly of prototype units end to end, from mechanical build and electrical wiring to commissioning
Take on the toughest mechatronic and electrical faults and build a structured troubleshooting culture across the team
Partner with engineers and designers to plan builds, flag assembly and manufacturability issues early, and feed learnings back into the design
Set the standard for build documentation, work instructions, tests and quality checks
Own site safety across the R&D center: ESD protection, VDE-compliant working practices, accident prevention regulations and regular safety briefings
Own the operations of the Munich R&D center: facility, tooling, equipment, parts availability, maintenance and layout across all teams on site

Requirements

Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, ideally with Meister or staatlich geprüfter Techniker qualification, or a related degree with substantial hands-on experience
Several years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or production environments, ideally including prototype builds, pilot series or production ramp-ups
Deep electrical expertise: schematics, wiring, control cabinets, measurement and fault finding
Proven experience leading technicians and R&D Engineers or running a manufacturing or production team
Strong working knowledge of ESD protection, VDE standards and occupational safety (UVV/DGUV)
Calm, structured problem-solving when the hardware doesn't cooperate
Proficient in English and German
Preferred: qualification as Elektrofachkraft or experience as verantwortliche Elektrofachkraft (VEFK)
Preferred: experience bringing products from prototype into series production (NPI, Vorserie, ramp-up)
Preferred: background in special-purpose machinery, robotics or automation
Preferred: hands-on experience with PLC or motion control systems
Preferred: familiarity with rapid prototyping workflows, 3D printing or mechanical assembly
Preferred: experience setting up or managing workshop infrastructure

Conditions

Competitive compensation package with stock options for full-time employees
Regular team events, hybrid work setup, unlimited vacation days and a corporate pension plan
Personal budget for training, in-house trainings and growth opportunities
Monthly budget for mobility or other expenses plus a subsidized Dance Mobility Subscription for E-Bike/E-Moped
Discounted Urban Sports Club membership and Wellhub well-being offerings

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