Technical Chief of Staff

Join us in solving one of industrial robotics' toughest challenges

R3 Robotics is developing the AI-powered dismantling platform that transforms end-of-life electric vehicle systems into strategic sources of critical materials. As global electrification accelerates, the surge in batteries and e-motors requires automated solutions that manual disassembly cannot provide. We are addressing this industrial bottleneck by enabling the automated dismantling of complex systems at scale through computer vision, artificial intelligence, and specialized robotic tooling.

Following a successful €20M Series A funding round led by HG Ventures and Suma Capital, we are expanding across Europe and preparing for our entry into the United States market in 2026. We partner with major industrial recyclers and automotive OEMs to deliver measurable impact. If you seek to work on advanced robotics within a well-funded organization scaling internationally, this is your opportunity

Your Role

We are looking for a Technical Chief of Staff to work closely with our technical leadership and play a key role in shaping, scaling, and executing our engineering vision. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader with a strong background in mechanical engineering, robotics, or industrial automation, who thrives at the intersection of innovation, prototyping, and operations. 

You will act as a multiplier for the technical leadership, helping translate ideas into executable projects, supporting day-to-day technical operations, and driving forward new concepts—from early prototypes to industrialized solutions. 

Your Responsibilities 

• Technical Strategy & Innovation
  • Act as a sparring partner to the technical leadership on technical direction, system architecture, and innovation opportunities
  • Identify, evaluate, and proposenew technical concepts, automation solutions, and process improvements
  • Lead early-stageideation, feasibility studies, and prototyping of new disassembly, automation, or robotics concepts
  • Stay up to date on trends in industrial automation, robotics, and manufacturing technologies, bringing relevant ideas into the organization

• Prototyping & Project Execution
  • Drive proof-of-concepts and prototypes from idea to validated solution
  • Support the transition from prototype to industrial-scale systems
  • Coordinate cross-functional technical projects involving mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams
  • Help define technical requirements, timelines, risks, and success metrics

• Operational & Leadership Support
  • Support technical leadership inplanning, prioritization, and executionof key initiatives
  • Act as a bridge betweenengineering, operations, product, and external partners
  • Help unblock technical challenges and accelerate decision-making
  • Prepare technical briefings, decision documents, and status updates for leadership

• Process & Scale-Up Support
  • Contribute to the development of engineering best practices, documentation, and standards
  • Support the scaling of technical operations across multiple sites or deployments
  • Assist with supplier evaluations, technical due diligence, and partner discussions when needed