Sensmore

Robotics Operator - Working Student (20hrs / week)

Berlin Office, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
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About the role

sensmore is a Berlin/Potsdam-based robotics startup delivering production-proven automation for industries where the world’s raw materials are extracted, moved, and processed. Its automation system transforms heavy machines into intelligent, automated robots powered by Physical AI and vertically integrates them into the full production environment: from the machine and safety infrastructure to network infrastructure, site processes, and operational interfaces.
Co-developed with customers, sensmore is backed by Point Nine Capital, leading industry investors, the State of Brandenburg, and the European Union.
Responsibilities
Robot Operation & Safety Supervision:
Operate and supervise our autonomous machines during training and testing sessions, mainly remotely from the office and occasionally on site. Act as the safety supervisor, monitoring every run closely and stepping in when something doesn’t look right.
Readiness Checks & Documentation:
Complete pre-operation checklists to confirm each machine is safe and ready to run. Keep clear, accurate records of sessions, incidents and anomalies.
Technical Troubleshooting:
Monitor systems during operation, carry out first-line checks and collect the data our engineers need. Escalate issues with concise, well-structured reports.
Testing Support:
Help run test sessions, log results and feed your observations back to the engineering team to improve machine performance and test procedures.
What You Bring
Currently enrolled at a university

A valid driving licence, held for at least 2 years, and confidence behind the wheel (mandatory)

A responsible, safety-conscious approach to every task

Diligent, thorough and well organised, with a strong troubleshooting mindset

Technical understanding: you’re a PC power user

Flexibility on shift patterns, including evenings, fitting around your studies

Nice to have
Solid technical understanding: comfortable working in the terminal / Linux, ideally with experience of observability tools (e.g. Grafana, Prometheus)

Experience with heavy machinery or construction equipment

A deeper understanding of testing processes

Willingness to work night shifts

What We Offer:
Build physical AI for the world's largest off-highway machinery – making them intelligent, safe, and ready for every tough task

Join the pioneer in intelligent robotics backed by Point Nine & other Tier 1 investors

Combine cutting-edge robotics research in end-to-end learning & Vision Language Action Model with real-world heavy mobile equipment

Tailor your own career path, whether you like to become technical specialist or technical team lead

Experience a great team culture, beverages, and an amazing office environment

Benefits:
Attractive compensation package and stock options.

Beverages on-site and regular social events.

Engage with top-tier researchers, engineers, and thought leaders.

Influence the future of robotic technologies and tackle significant technological challenges.

Assistance with relocation to Berlin.

About Us:
Heavy machinery, light years ahead.
sensmore automates the world's largest machines with unprecedented intelligence. Our proprietary Physical AI enables heavy machines such as wheel loaders to instantly adapt to dynamic environments and execute new tasks without prior training.
We integrate cutting-edge robotics into a platform powering intelligence and automation products - transforming productivity and safety for customers in mining, construction, and adjacent industries today.
We are proudly backed by Point Nine and other Tier 1 investors.
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