Robotics Engineer · Hybrid

Location:

Country: Netherlands

Role:

  • Industry: Data Centres
  • Job Type: Permanent
Working Arrangement: On-site
Salary: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 02/11/2026
Job Reference: 2108202614

Robotics Engineer · Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and innovative AGV & AMR Software Engineer to join leading automation and robotics projects across the Benelux region. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing software solutions for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) used in logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution environments.

This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in autonomous navigation, fleet management, industrial communications, and robotics software development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions for AGV and AMR systems.
  • Develop navigation, localization, path-planning, and obstacle avoidance algorithms.
  • Integrate AGV/AMR systems with customer WMS, WCS, MES, ERP, and automation platforms.
  • Configure and optimize fleet management software for multi-robot environments.
  • Troubleshoot software, communication, and system performance issues.
  • Participate in commissioning and deployment activities at customer sites.
  • Support simulation, validation, and performance testing of autonomous systems.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including controls engineers, system architects, project managers, and customers.
  • Ensure solutions meet functional, safety, and operational requirements.
  • Document software designs, development activities, and technical solutions.
  • Provide technical support and training to end users and operational teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in robotics, AGV, AMR, industrial automation, or autonomous systems.
  • Strong programming experience in:
  • C++
  • Python
  • Java (desirable)
  • C# (.NET) (advantageous)
  • Experience with robotic frameworks such as:
  • ROS / ROS2
  • OpenCV
  • Navigation and Mapping frameworks
  • Understanding of:
  • SLAM technologies
  • Path planning algorithms
  • Localization systems
  • Machine vision
  • Sensor fusion

Technical Skills

Robotics & Navigation

  • AGV and AMR software development
  • Fleet management systems
  • Autonomous navigation
  • SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
  • LiDAR integration
  • Camera-based navigation
  • Safety system integration

Industrial Communication

  • TCP/IP
  • OPC UA
  • MQTT
  • REST APIs
  • Profinet
  • EtherCAT
  • Modbus TCP

Software Development

  • Object-oriented programming
  • Real-time systems
  • CI/CD practices
  • Git version control
  • Software testing and debugging

Cloud & Data (Preferred)

  • Azure
  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Edge computing architectures

Preferred Experience

Experience working with leading AGV/AMR solutions such as:

  • KUKA KMP
  • MiR
  • Omron
  • Geek+
  • Locus Robotics
  • AutoStore
  • Vanderlande
  • Swisslog
  • Dematic
  • KNAPP

Experience integrating robotics solutions within:

  • Warehousing
  • Distribution centres
  • Manufacturing plants
  • E-commerce fulfilment operations

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Dutch, French, or German language skills are advantageous.
  • Ability to work independently and within international project teams.
  • Customer-facing experience is highly desirable.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the Benelux region and occasionally across Europe.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Performance bonus opportunities.
  • Company car or mobility allowance.
  • Pension and health benefits.
  • Hybrid working options.
  • Career development and training programs.
  • Exposure to industry-leading automation and robotics technologies.
  • International project opportunities across Europe.

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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L&D Team

We are very lucky that g2 recruitment see Learning and Development as a vital part of a consultants journey which is why we have 4 people in the team who you will work very closely with from day 1 in your career. The team are on hand to guide you through your career at all levels and provide extra support working closely with the management team to give all consultants the best chance of success.  

Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
Ran by our head of L&D this programme is designed to support junior managers as they start their management career. This involves things like personal branding, time management and ends in a business plan which is presented to members of the Exec board and senior management team.

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Jaz D’Avola
Head of Learning & Development

Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

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Imani WIlliams
Learning and Development Consultant

Imani joined g2 Recruitment in 2022.

His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

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Meghan Mcloughlin
Learning and Development Consultant

Meghan joined g2 in 2023 as an L&D consultant, Working in recruitment for 6 years, her role is to  help consultants at all levels to upskill and focus on development points. This could be anything from sales calls or candidate calls to organisation improvements.

Kane Gray
Systems & Academy Trainer

Kane joined g2 in April 2023 as an Academy & Systems Trainer.

His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

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