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# Automation Engineer (gn) Industrial Robotics & Software Development

- **Company:** Instaffo GmbH
- **Location:** Dresden, Germany
- **Salary:** €57,500.0 - €78,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Configuration, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Fanuc, Kuka
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/dresden-automation-engineer-gn-industrial-robotics-software-development-158122662

## About the Role

Strong knowledge of industrial robot programming, parameterization, and commissioning - Practical experience with at least one major robot manufacturer such as KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, FANUC, or Stäubli - Experience with industrial automation systems and customer-site commissioning - Basic knowledge of PLC programming and electrical commissioning - Good knowledge of Python - A basic understanding of software architecture and modern development practices

## Description

Please note that this position requires work authorization for Germany.
The language requirements for this position are: German - Fluent (C1), English - Fluent (C1).
The estimated salary range from XING does not necessarily correspond to the salary range of this job offer.

This role sits at the intersection of industrial robotics and software development, allowing you to work with real industrial systems while shaping our NOVA platform. You will support projects from technical concept through to commissioning, ensuring our product meets the practical needs of real-world automation.

Activities

You will be responsible for the setup, commissioning, and operation of internal and customer automation systems. Your responsibilities include: - Configuring, parameterizing, and commissioning industrial robots from different manufacturers on our shop floor and at customer sites - Integrating robots, PLCs, and other peripheral devices into an automation environment - Supporting electrical commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and on-site customer deployments - Translating customer robotics requirements into NOVA-based software solutions - Developing project-specific applications, workflows, and functionality using Python, You will join our cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with Software, Product, and Robotics Engineering. You will work with over 100 colleagues in an environment that values knowledge sharing and autonomy.