Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH
Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH
501 – 1,000 Employees
AutomotiveConsultingLogistics
Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH develops and manufactures production equipment for industries where advanced materials and high-precision processing are essential. Its portfolio covers machinery for lead-acid and lithium-ion battery production, cable and wire extrusion, stranding and corrugation, as well as optical glass manufacturing, fiber drawing and fiber-optic cable production. The company serves automotive, industrial, telecommunications and e-mobility customers worldwide, combining European engineering with application-specific solutions and close collaboration with customers and partners. Founded in 1959, Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH is part of the Austrian KNILL Gruppe.

Physical AI Research Engineer – Hybrid in Austria

Develop robot-learning systems for Rosendahl Nextrom’s industrial production technologies, spanning perception, reinforcement learning, and adaptive robotics. Apply foundation models and sim-to-real methods to help robots learn and operate flexibly in real-world environments.

Description

  • Create and assess machine-learning algorithms for humanoid and industrial robots
  • Build and apply Vision-Language-Action models, multimodal transformers, and large foundation models
  • Advance robotic perception, reasoning, and decision-making capabilities
  • Research robot learning approaches including reinforcement learning, imitation learning, policy optimization, and sim-to-real transfer
  • Develop scalable data-collection and continual-learning pipelines across digital twins and physical deployments
  • Combine computer vision, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and control systems in practical solutions
  • Train models that help robots perceive, learn, and act with human-like adaptability

Requirements

  • Master’s or PhD in robotics, computer science, machine learning, or a related discipline
  • Practical experience developing real-time robotic controllers and working directly with robotic hardware
  • Hands-on experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
  • Experience using robotic platforms and simulators including MuJoCo, Isaac Sim, or PyBullet
  • Familiarity with ROS or ROS 2
  • Proficiency in Python and C++
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork abilities
  • Valid authorization to work in Austria
  • Willingness to relocate to the Graz–Pischelsdorf area in Austria
  • Experience with humanoid robots or dexterous manipulation is advantageous
  • Knowledge of embedded systems and edge AI deployment is advantageous
  • Familiarity with distributed and large-scale training tools is advantageous

Benefits

  • Startup-style working environment within an established global engineering company
  • Opportunity to advance robot-learning research with direct industrial applications
  • Use of advanced humanoid robotic platforms and scalable high-performance computing resources
  • International, interdisciplinary, and collaborative workplace
  • Competitive compensation package with benefits and relocation support
  • Hybrid working options
  • Chance to contribute to a highly visible greenfield project with executive backing
  • Innovation-focused environment supported by Rosendahl Nextrom’s global reach
  • Access to internal and external training, conferences, and technical mentoring

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