Senior Researcher Smart Industrial Systems - #56140

This is what you do as Senior Researcher Smart Industrial Systems

As Technical Lead within the Smart Industrial Systems integration research line, you will shape multiple projects focused on designing and implementing industrial solutions that improve and optimize existing robotic systems in close collaboration with our industry partners, where system integration plays a key role.

Beyond leading projects, you will initiate new research opportunities, expand our network, and strengthen our impact on both education and society.

You will also drive initiatives to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the team's way of working, contribute to education by delivering lectures in your area of expertise, and coach students as well as colleagues throughout project execution.

This is where you will work

At Saxion we explore future developments, look beyond our borders and disciplines and drive innovation. By doing this together we contribute to a smarter, safer and more sustainable world. We question how significant technological innovations are and how they can contribute to humanity, society and our planet.

As senior researcher control & manipulation for robotics you will be a member of the Smart Mechatronics And RoboTics (SMART) Research Group. This team is part of the School of Life Science, Engineering and Design (LED). LED offers an inspiring and effective learning, work and research environment, focused on applied technologies and recent national and international developments.

Saxion’s employment terms and conditions

Working at Saxion means working on inspiring, future-oriented education and research. You will fulfil an exciting position, working independently in a dynamic, socially relevant organisation that matters. The position provides you with plenty of opportunities to take initiative and develop.

We also offer the following:

• The following salary scale: scale 12: min € 5,761 / max € 7,534 (cao-hbo) working on a full-time basis.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus.
• You will receive a temporary contract, with the possibility of extension.
• A generous leave policy. For example: if you work full-time and have opted for a 40-hour week you can take 428 hours of leave annually. This means you will have 53.5 holiday leave days, including statutory holiday days and public holidays.
• Personal development: follow an inspirational webinar, workshop or training course at our internal Saxion Academy, do a career check or explore the possibilities of taking a master’s degree or PhD programme or professional doctorate.
• The Saxion Hybrid Working Package
• A comprehensive retirement plan. See the cao-hbo for more information.
• 100% allowance for travel by public transport and tax benefits on the purchase of a bicycle.

Would you like to find out more about our terms of employment? Check out our webpage.

Job requirements

We seek a professional who fits the job profile below. Does this sound like you? Then this job is ideal for you!

• Master of Science or PhD in a relevant technical discipline, like systems & control, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechatronics.
• At least 5 years of experience in (applied) research projects or engineering projects in industry in the field of smart industrial systems, including experience with systems integration to improve and optimize industrial solutions in existing robotic (sub)systems.
• You can motivate and coach a team to systematically turn state-of-the-art knowledge into working solutions and new knowledge for our research team.
• You have demonstratable experience in building and maintaining professional networks, initiating acquisition and aligning research road maps over projects.
• You have a critical eye for the overall quality of results and strive for continuous improvements.

How to apply

Feeling enthusiastic? Then apply directly for the position of senior researcher control & manipulation for robotics using this application form.
If you have any questions about this position, Then please contact Team leader Gerdine Meijer, 06-57620592.

Saxion strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. Feel free to apply.
VOG - may be part of the application process.

Application procedure

For your diary:

• Applications can be submitted until Monday 7th september, 2026.
• The first job interview is on Friday 18th of September, 2026,between 09.00-13.00.
• The second job interview is on Friday 25th of September, 2026 between 13.00-15.00.
• Finally, we schedule the employment conditions on a later time

Please note that this vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. In the event of candidates with equal merit, internal candidates will be given priority.