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Robotics Automation Engineer

This position has been filled
Delft
Production and scale up

This role is no longer open

Thanks for your interest in the Robotics Automation Engineer role. We have found the right person for this position, so applications are now closed. We are growing fast, so new roles open up regularly, and we are always happy to hear from talented people who want to help build a circular future.

About Plastilose

Work you can be proud of

Litter is a growing problem that puts real pressure on our living environment. At Plastilose, we tackle it by developing innovative, biodegradable materials that can replace conventional plastics. With a multidisciplinary team of researchers and entrepreneurs, we are building a circular future, one where residual waste does not end up as pollution, but becomes a valuable resource again. We work in a fast moving environment where research, product development and entrepreneurship go hand in hand.

Still want to build with us?

We are always interested in people who share our mission. Send us your CV and a short motivation as an open application, and we will keep you in mind when a role that fits opens up. Reach us at careers@plastilose.nl.

Vacancy

Robotics Automation Engineer

Delft
On-site
32 to 40 hours
Production and scale up
€3,000 to €4,400 gross per month

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Careers

Work you can be proud of

What your day as a Robotics Automation Engineer at Plastilose looks like

After a great coffee or tea from the barista at our coffee corner, you start your day in our welcoming office. You kick off with a short team check in: what worked yesterday, what are we testing today, and which bottlenecks need attention? You step into the production space to work with Engineering and R&D on mechanical fixtures, material feeding, and the integration of measurement and control systems. One day you are hands on at a prototype making changes on the spot. The next day you are designing 3D models, reviewing electrical schematics, or writing clear specifications for suppliers. Around lunchtime you eat your own lunch or grab something fresh from the food court on the ground floor, or take a walk across campus to reset. The environment is energizing and keeps ideas flowing. You wrap up the day with a real sense of progress: you have contributed to a circular future where waste is not the end, but the start of something new.

What you will be working on

As a Robotics Automation Engineer at Plastilose, you are responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving our first production line. You will do this together with the microbiologists in our lab and our industrial designers.

Designing and detailing mechanical systems such as conveyors, liquid tanks, and frames.
Developing logistics solutions for the supply, storage, and removal of raw materials.
Integrating automation and control systems (PLC/IO, sensors, actuators).
Developing prototypes, test setups, and pilot installations.
Turning lab and pilot findings into scalable, maintainable production solutions.
Creating technical specifications, CAD drawings, bills of materials (BOM), and maintenance instructions.
Managing supplier relationships: selection, specifications, optimization, and quality assurance of delivered components.
Ensuring compliance with safety requirements, machine safety, and relevant production and workplace regulations.

Your strengths, what we love to see

You are practical and technically minded, and you enjoy solving problems with clear, well reasoned solutions. You move comfortably between the shop floor and the design desk, and you know how to translate research outcomes into robust production systems. Collaboration comes naturally to you. You believe in the power of multidisciplinary teams and know how to turn that collaboration into tangible results. This is how you directly support our mission: drastically reducing pollution from single use plastics by creating high quality biodegradable products.

You have completed a Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Systems Engineering, or a similar field.
Proven experience designing and setting up pilot production lines or industrial machinery.
Skilled in CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent) and familiar with electrical schematics and control engineering.
Experience with PLC programming, IO integration, and sensors is a strong plus.
Hands on mindset: you are comfortable adjusting the plan when a quick test is the fastest way forward.
You can work in a structured, project based way, and are strong at planning and prioritizing while keeping an eye on technology, timelines, and budget.
Strong communication skills: you coordinate smoothly with R&D, suppliers, and production staff.
Solution oriented, pragmatic, and quality driven.
Experience scaling from lab to pilot or small scale production is a plus.

What we offer

A chance to help build a high potential startup from the ground up, with real societal impact.
A hands on, multidisciplinary team where your engineering decisions show up immediately in both product and production.
Room for initiative, ownership in design choices, and personal development.
A gross monthly salary between €3,000 and €4,400 based on a 40 hour week, depending on your experience and expertise.
An inspiring workplace where sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship come together.

Ready to make an impact?

Do you see yourself in this role and want to help scale a sustainable factory that addresses plastic pollution? Send your CV and motivation to careers@plastilose.nl and who knows, you might soon be building our first production line with us.