Systems Engineer (Humanoid Robotics)

Schaeffler • Troy, MI

22h

About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key ResponsibilitiesJoin our humanoid robotics team to innovate advanced robots, collaborate with experts, enhance your skills, and create transformative technologies that help shape the future of human-robot interaction.

Requirements

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of proven experience in systems engineering, ideally in robotics or complex technical systems development.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Nvidia Omniverse, neural networks, and functional safety or cybersecurity principles.
• Strong communication skills to manage technical interfaces and coordinate across interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work proactively in dynamic, innovative environments with a collaborative mindset.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the US. (This role does not offer visa sponsorship or support.)

Responsibilities

• Support system simulations using Nvidia Omniverse and neural networks to enhance development processes.
• Assist in developing and managing system requirements derived from stakeholder inputs to ensure alignment.
• Participate in designing technical solutions that meet requirements and reflect the latest domain standards, including risk analysis and mitigation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners across E/E, software, sub-systems, production, and customers to exchange development-related information.
• Apply established system development processes to ensure consistent project execution.
• Take on specialized project or process roles, coordinating technical development activities for components, system architecture, or specific features, potentially focusing on functional safety or cybersecurity.
• Act as a technical interface to customers, clarifying and evolving technical requirements in partnership with stakeholders.
• Develop solution concepts in cross-functional teams considering feasibility, cost, and other key factors.
• Document analyses, decisions, and designs related to system requirements, architecture, safety, and security concepts with a focus on quality.
• Support system realization, integration, and verification phases to assess technical maturity and facilitate product release.
• Define and coordinate product maturity checkpoints alongside relevant disciplines.

Benefits

• Please see all our medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings at Schaeffler Benefits
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
• Eligible for annual bonus & merit-based salary increases
• Regular employee appreciation and company events
• As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level