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Robot Operator (Nucleus Pilot)

Munich + customer sites in Germany · Full-time or working student · Shift work · m/f/d

Operate humanoid robots on real factory floors using a VR headset and hand controllers. Every session teaches our robots to work on their own. As they learn, you move from operating one robot to supervising several.

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What you will do

  • Operate robots in VR on customer shifts, demos and data collection sessions.
  • Run start- and end-of-shift safety checks and keep the work area safe, including barriers, emergency stops and distance to people.
  • Log sessions and report faults and unusual situations to the engineers.
  • Get certified on our main robot, then on at least one more.

What success looks like after 3 months

  • You are certified and run shifts independently, safely and with high-quality data.

You bring

  • Technical vocational training, such as mechatronics, electronics or industrial operation, or comparable hands-on experience. No degree is needed.
  • Reliability, precision and care with safety procedures.
  • Comfort in VR and with long, focused sessions.
  • German at B2 or above, willingness to work shifts and travel to customer sites.
  • Experience using AI tools to log sessions, report faults and learn faster.

Nice to have

  • Gaming, drone or machine operation experience.
  • A driving license.

What we offer

  • A certification path to Senior Pilot.
  • Paid training, shift and travel allowances.
  • A small team where your feedback changes the product.

How we hire

  1. Intro interview with our Ops Lead (30 minutes).
  2. Role-specific interview with the team (60 minutes).
  3. An on-site session in Munich, including half a day with our robots and operations team.
  4. Final interview with Melvin Schwarz, CEO (60 minutes).
  5. References and offer.

How to apply

Tell us about your hands-on experience and why you want to operate robots. Email hello@nucleuslab.ai with the subject “Robot Operator (Nucleus Pilot)”. You do not need to tick every box to apply.

We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, origin, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.