Working Student (gn) Robotics Test Automation & Hardware Integration

Your mission

At Wandelbots, we are transforming the way people interact with industrial robots. Our software enables users to program and operate robots more easily, while our robotics platform connects modern software systems with real-world robotic hardware.

As a Working Student in the Robotics Department, you will help us ensure that our software works reliably on physical robots. You will work at the intersection of software and hardware, supporting our robotics engineers in developing, maintaining, and improving our automated testing infrastructure.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both coding and hands-on work with physical systems. We are not looking for someone who already knows everything about robotics—we are looking for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and excited to understand how software and robots work together in practice.

Because our testing infrastructure relies heavily on physical robot cells, the role is primarily onsite and closely integrated with the day-to-day work of our robotics engineers. We are looking for a student who can contribute consistently throughout the year (typically 15–20 hours per week) and who is interested in growing with us over the long term.

Your responsibilities:

• Support and improve our robotics test infrastructure that validates software on physical robot hardware.
• Analyze and classify automated test results, identify recurring issues, and help improve system reliability.
• Develop, maintain, and extend automated tests for robotics software and hardware integration.
• Assist in debugging and troubleshooting issues at the interface between software and physical robot systems.
• Work closely with robotics engineers to continuously improve testing processes, tooling, and automation workflows.

Your profile

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or a related field.
• Passion for both robotics and software development.
• Excited to work hands-on with physical hardware while also writing code.
• Basic programming experience in any modern programming language (e.g. Python, C++, TypeScript, Java, or similar).
• Curious mindset and willingness to learn new technologies and tools.
• Structured and analytical way of thinking.
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating within a team.
• Good communication skills and fluency in English.

Awesome if you have:

• First experience with robotics, automation, embedded systems, or industrial hardware.
• Experience with scripting or test automation.
• Basic understanding of software testing concepts.
• Experience with Git or collaborative software development workflows.
• Hands-on experience with electronics, sensors, actuators, or robotic systems.

Why us?

Make an impact!
Work on an innovative, deep tech product that adds value to the robotics world and to society! Become a crucial part of something new, big and exciting where you can truly make an impact!

Our teams inspire!
Cross-functional communication is key. You'll get to know many of your 100+ colleagues. Collaborate with great people on our international teams who value knowledge sharing and unique ways of doing things!

Be authentic!
Work in a value-driven environment where everything may not be perfect, but we're working on it! Your feedback is required while you receive feedback and appreciation for your work!

Help others!
You can have up to 3 days of volunteer time off to help your favorite charity.

Develop yourself!
We offer training and mental health opportunities so that you can develop both mentally and professionally.

And there is even more!
Enjoy our free lunch, snacks and drinks, team events, 30 days of annual vacation + additional rest during Christmas season until New Year. If your child gets sick, we assure that a 100% of your usual earnings will be paid while you take care of your little one.

About us

EASY-TO-USE-ROBOTICS FOR EVERYONE

Imagine a world with more room to unleash our unique cognitive strengths at work. A world where all people – whether craftsmans, blue-collars worker or engineers – have access to automation technologies that perform inhuman, monotonous and high-precision tasks much more efficiently than we do.

At Wandelbots, we're fundamentally reshaping the way to work with robots. We eliminate the complexity and develop easy-to-use solutions to speed up automation and empower everyone to work with industrial robots and beyond.

Mission

2017 founded, Wandelbots employs more than 100 people from 14 countries today. From our headquarters in Dresden Germany, we are giving our heart and soul to follow our mission, to empower everybody to easily work with robots.

Our Culture

Wandelbots’ team culture is deeply driven by our purpose and values. We love autonomy, high fives, and every kind of cake. We celebrate team efforts and learning moments. We grow through feedback and honor kindness and empathy. We build waterslides and invent anti-racism campaigns. We are creative, innovative and blessed with a can-do attitude. We truly believe that robots love people, so we just do love them back.