Research Engineer in Soft and Wearable Robotics

Tasks

Robot Design Lab at the Mechatronics unit at KTH is seeking a research engineer in robot design and mechatronics with a focus on soft and wearable robotics. The employment is part of the REMA project, Redefining Mobility for Aging Adults, which aims to develop new exoskeletons for older adults through the integration of soft robotics, sensor technology, actuation, adaptive control, and user-centered design.

The research engineer will contribute to the design, development, integration, and experimental evaluation of soft exoskeletons and their mechatronic systems. The work includes the development of soft robot structures, sensor and actuation systems, mechanical and electromechanical integration, control, and the development of functional robot prototypes.

The work will involve iterative development, assembly, verification, and validation through simulation and experimental testing. The research engineer will also participate in the planning and execution of experiments, analysis of results, student supervision, and dissemination of research results through scientific publications at relevant international conferences and in scientific journals.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Completed master's degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical design and CAD software, such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion 360, Solid Edge, or equivalent.
• Experience in additive manufacturing (3D printing), prototype development, and assembly of robot or mechatronic systems.
• Good programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Experience in the integration and control of electric motors and actuators in robot or mechatronic systems.
• Experience in experimental testing, verification, and validation of robot or mechatronic prototypes.
• Relevant scientific publications at international conferences and/or in scientific journals.
• Good ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, as required in daily work.
• Solid academic merits and well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a group.

Meritorious

• Experience in wearable robotics, exoskeletons, soft robotics, or physical human-robot interaction.
• Experience with sensors, signal processing, and sensor integration for robot or mechatronic systems.
• Experience in control engineering and its implementation, including motion and/or force control.
• Experience in the design of actuators and power transmission systems, including cable-driven or compliant mechanisms.
• Experience with robot or multibody simulation software, such as Simscape Multibody, Gazebo, Webots, or CoppeliaSim.
• Knowledge of the finite element method (FEM) for simulation of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.

The application should include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of degree certificates and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• Personal letter: a short description (max 2 pages) of why you want to conduct research at Robot Design Lab at KTH.

The application must reach KTH no later than the last application date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is for a fixed term according to agreement - for up to one year, with commencement by agreement.

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