Robotics Safety Tester - Croatia (Student Position)
About us
At Gideon, we're crafting the future of logistics, manufacturing & other industrial environments with cutting-edge AI and 3D vision-based autonomous robots. Our team is committed to automating complex operations, allowing people to shine in what they do best.
If you're ready to join us and be part of this journey, read on!
Our team, based in Croatia and US, consists of 90+ super-talented people, including top-notch experts in the field of hardware and software engineering, and is devoted to developing robots with a mission of making people's work easier.
We are an ambitious group of tech enthusiasts with different backgrounds, skills, and experiences, very excited and passionate about what we do! And above all, we cherish team spirit, constant learning and kindness. There is much more to learn, so we hope this piqued your curiosity!
About our Safety & Compliance team
The Safety & Compliance team ensures that our robots meet internationally recognized robotics standards and comply with functional safety requirements, so that our customers can rely on robots that are not only powerful but also safe to operate.
As our Robotics Safety Tester, you will be focused on executing tests defined and required by standards relevant for autonomous mobile robots (such as ISO 3691-4, ANSI B56.5, and ISO 13849). These include performing stopping tests that validate the robot can stop in time, validating that each safety function behaves as intended, and exploring worst-case scenarios for safety functions. In addition, you will perform tests of hardware components under fault conditions to confirm system reliability. Testing is executed on real robots in our test facility in Radnička cesta 177, Zagreb (50 m from our offices).
We are looking for a student available for full-time work (or near full-time, 32+ hours weekly).
Responsibilities we’ll trust you with:
- execute and document functional tests on robot safety systems
- write detailed and structured test reports
- define test specifications based on the requirements from relevant standards (e.g., ISO 3691-4, ANSI B56.5, ANSI Ria15.08) and adapt them to the specific functions and use cases
- propose solutions and improvements to the current testing methodology
- apply problem-solving skills during testing and investigate the root cause of observed behaviors
- search for worst-case scenarios to reveal hidden weaknesses
- identify and report inconsistencies, and potential risks
- write and maintain documentation related to functional safety and system architecture
- discuss findings and conclusions with the Electrical Engineering team and collaborate on resolving safety-related issues
Your area of expertise:
- currently pursuing studies in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or a related field
- general understanding of electrical systems
- good skills in writing test reports and safety-related documentation in English
- detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to maintain quality in testing
- interest in robotics and safety standards (e.g., ISO 3691-4, ISO 13849, ANSI B56.5, ANSI Ria 15.08, UL583)
Bonus points:
- awareness or initial understanding of functional safety principles
- familiarity with PLC programming and ability to understand safety related control logic
- familiarity with Robot Operating System (ROS)
Tools that we use:
Python
Robot Operating System
Docker
Bash
Linux
C++
Steps in the selection process:
Introduction
Tell us about your experiences and interests, and we will tell you more about the position, about our team and Gideon as a whole. We cherish the individual approach to every candidate and we are always curious to hear how we fit into your plans!
Technical Assessment
This stage will show you how the actual job will look like and how you fit in. You will get an insight into technical details by completing the technical task and discussion with one of our senior experts.
Final interview
The final step is a more in-depth conversation where you will get a full picture of how your work in Gideon would look like and what kind of culture we cherish.
If we already managed to spark your interest, you can apply even now
But the best things are yet to come if you continue to read on :)
