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Robotics Specialist

On-site in Gipuzkoa·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Ulma

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

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Requirements

  • Work on-site in Gipuzkoa

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Grado en Ingeniería (Automática y Electrónica Industrial, Robótica, Mecánica, Mecatrónica) o experiencia equivalente.” — per the ad.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What are we looking for?

More than 5 years of experience in industrial robotics, with demonstrated technical autonomy.
Solid experience in robot programming and integration, machine vision, or the design of handling/gripper solutions.
Degree in Engineering (Industrial Automation and Electronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Mechatronics) or equivalent experience.
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, orientation towards continuous improvement, and problem-solving skills.
Ability and interest to progressively develop coordination, management, and leadership skills.
Workplace in Oñati (Gipuzkoa) and Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Nice to have

Experience in intralogistics, automated logistics, cell simulation, PLC/SCADA, Python/C++, and industrial networks will be valued.

The role

Are you passionate about industrial robotics and do you want to become a technical benchmark in intralogistics solutions?

At ULMA Handling Systems, we are looking to join our team a person as a Robotics Specialist to participate in the design, development, integration, and validation of robotic solutions applied to our projects.

What will your mission be?

If you have experience in industrial robotics, machine vision, or handling systems, you enjoy solving technical problems, and you are motivated to participate in the development of new solutions for logistics automation, we want to meet you.

Join ULMA Handling Systems and help us continue developing innovative solutions for intralogistics.

What you'll do

Participate in the design and definition of new robotic solutions.
Coordinate the development and setup of robotics subsystems, ensuring they meet the defined solution.
Participate in pre-assemblies, testing, and commissioning.
Maintain the technical relationship with clients, suppliers, and collaborators involved in the projects.
Analyze implemented solutions, document learnings, and identify opportunities for improvement and standardization.
Collaborate with the different Engineering areas to ensure the correct integration of robotic solutions.

What will your main responsibilities be?

Assess the technical feasibility of robotics solutions.
Define and select the complete solution: robot, gripper, and machine vision.
Provide technical criteria regarding cycle times, flows, trajectories, and acceptance criteria.
Analyze applications, identify edge cases, and define robust and reusable solutions.
Maintain technological surveillance on manufacturers and technologies in the sector.
Define the technical specifications of the different cell elements and their integration with the installation control.
Participate in the validation of the design, programming, and testing of robotic cells.
Progressively evolve towards a role as a technical benchmark and Product Manager of robotics solutions.

What will your day-to-day look like?

This is a position with a significant technical and transversal component, in which you will participate in the different phases of our projects, from the definition of the solution to its validation and commissioning.

You will work transversally with the different teams of the organization, as well as with clients, suppliers, and external collaborators.

In the medium term, the position will evolve towards a role as a technical benchmark and Product Manager of robotics solutions, participating in their definition, evolution, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

About Ulma

ULMA is a diversified industrial group headquartered in Oñati, in the Basque Country of Spain. Founded in 1961, the group operates through several business divisions, including ULMA Construction (formwork and scaffolding systems), ULMA Packaging (packaging machinery), ULMA Handling Systems (conveyor and palletizing solutions), ULMA Agricultural (greenhouse solutions), ULMA Embedded Solutions (electronic components), and ULMA Forged Solutions (forged components). With a strong international presence, ULMA serves clients across construction, food, logistics, and industrial sectors, employing thousands of people worldwide.

In Spain, ULMA maintains its headquarters and main production facilities in the Basque Country, with additional offices and operations across the country, including roles in Mallorca and Zaragoza. The company is deeply rooted in the Basque cooperative movement, which fosters a participatory and employee-owned work culture. For international professionals, ULMA offers opportunities in engineering, technical roles, and administration, with a focus on innovation and sustainable industrial practices. While the working language is primarily Spanish, the cooperative model and international reach provide a unique environment for those looking to integrate into a leading Spanish industrial group.

Industry
Industrial Group
Founded
1961
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Oñati, Spain
In Spain
Oñati, Mallorca, Zaragoza
Website
ulma.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • ULMA is a cooperative, meaning employees can become members and participate in decision-making, which is a distinctive feature of the Basque cooperative movement.
  • The company has a strong international presence with subsidiaries in over 20 countries, offering potential opportunities for cross-border roles.
  • The main offices are located in the Basque Country, a region with its own language (Basque) and culture, but Spanish is widely used in the workplace.
  • ULMA offers a range of technical and engineering roles, particularly in packaging, handling systems, and construction, which may be attractive for professionals with industrial backgrounds.
  • The company emphasizes innovation and R&D, with dedicated teams for product development and applied research.

In their own words

About the company & team

ULM Handling Systems, leader in comprehensive logistics solutions, provides and guarantees a complete global logistics solution, offering logistics design and planning services through to after-sales services and reengineering, developed in close collaboration with its clients. Our human capital is our main asset, and their health and safety is our top priority.

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