In short

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and reshaping how products are made? As an Innovation Robotics Engineer in the innovation team, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing footwear manufacturing by developing and implementing breakthrough robotic systems for our Lightspray technology. Join us to lead the change in automating cutting-edge processes, driving innovation, and crafting the future of footwear production. If you're excited about blending creativity with practical technical expertise to make a real impact, this is the perfect role for you!

Your Mission

Your mission is to drive the robotics engineering and programming with regard to new automated manufacturing and branding technologies. Next to team members that explore process and product ideas, you are an expert setting up the robotic environment for automated manufacturing of sports goods. By using your interdisciplinary mechanical and process engineering know-how, you construct new manufacturing solutions, (e.g. inspired by other industries) to break boundaries regarding the ease, speed, agility and sustainability of sports good manufacturing. With an entrepreneurial mindset and your hands on mentality, you’ll work independently and flexibly, tackling challenging projects from concept to practical implementation and scale up. Through continuous innovation, you’ll push the boundaries of materials, technology, and processes, while keeping the big picture in mind.)

  • Design, program, and integrate robotic systems for manufacturing innovations.
  • Optimize and streamline the generation of robotic code from design through to kinematic implementation
  • Implement a global ecosystem for managing robot code and version control across all locations
  • Design and implement automation strategies with advanced control algorithms to optimize production processes
  • Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to test and refine robotic solutions.
  • Analyze data to continuously improve robotics performance and efficiency.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in automation and manufacturing.
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • +5 years experience as engineer in the tech industry
  • Passion for process and product development and hands-on mentality
  • Proven track record of completing projects building machines with your own hands, automating processes or anything else that will impress us
  • Advanced expertise in scripting for automation, particularly using tools such as Python and Robot Operating System (ROS)
  • Practical expertise in control algorithms, including fuzzy logic or machine learning, and their integration at the PLC level.
  • You have an innovative mindset with a strong drive to pushing the boundaries of product and process engineering
  • You have experience in managing external development stakeholders to develop and scale up new manufacturing technologies
  • You are able to work independently under a deadline on several projects simultaneously requiring both innovative ideas and engineering problem-solving
  • You have excellent communication skills and comfort adapting communication style between engineers, designers, product experts and cross-functional non-product creation partners
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About the Team

The Innovation team is responsible for On’s future products, out-of-the-box thinking and athlete-informed technology that differentiates On’s products in the market. Within the Innovation team you will join the Process & Technology team which is focused on concept creation for novel manufacturing processes and products. You will have the opportunity to be part of an agile and interdisciplinary department of engineers, scientists and designers. We foster a fast-paced environment with direct decision making and the freedom to design projects and processes.

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Exploration – it’s literally our day job. We dive into the ideas of tomorrow head-first and see what we surface with. Sometimes they work. Sometimes they don’t. But it’s always a rush when we discover something new.

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We touch every product that's being made because we bring the connection to the human being. So while everyone's excited about products, materials and colors, we go and say, “okay, so what does this actually do for the human?”
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On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.