Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
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About Keonn
Keonn is a manufacturer of RFID hardware and software products for different sectors, like retail, healthcare, libraries, industry, and logistics.We provide RFID systems mainly for the retail and healthcare sectors, as well as RFID UHF components for any industry. One of the RFID systems is Robin, our RFID robot.
Keonn’s team is comprised of experienced engineers and PhDs with deep knowledge in fields like radiofrequency, antennas, electronics, robotics, firmware, and cloud-based software. Keonn is now part of Novanta.
Job description
We are seeking a talented and innovative Robotics Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing robotic systems and robotics software to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and solve real-world problems. You will work across interdisciplinary teams to integrate hardware, software, and control systems, and play a key role in the development and deployment of intelligent robotic solutions.
Your tasks
- Design, develop, maintain and test robotic systems and applications.
- Write and maintain software for robot control, perception, navigation, and user interfaces.
- Hardware management and robotics stock maintenance.
- Collaborate with other engineers to build and refine robotic products.
- Perform simulations and real-world testing to validate system performance.
- Troubleshoot and optimize system behavior in various environments.
- Stay updated with the latest developments in robotics, AI, and automation technologies.
We expect
- Demonstrable 2+ years experience in ROS and autonomous mobile robotics.
- Fluency developing with Python or C++.
- Fluency with ROS.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge and experience in RFID technology is a big plus.
- Knowledge and experience in frontend development with VUE is also a big plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
- Fluent in English, Spanish is a big plus.
- You are a resident of the EU or are in possession of an EU working permit and permanent residency.
We offer
- Company that designs and manufactures worldwide RFID equipment for the retail sector.
- Private Health Insurance.
- Flexible remuneration: restaurant card and mobility card.
- Flexible schedule, with intensive working hours for Fridays throughout the year
- Young and dynamic work environment
- New 4000sqm corporate building next to Westfield La Maquinista
- Specialty coffee and table tennis
- Support for online training programs
- opportunity to grow in a fast-paced international company
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Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Skills Required
- 2+ years experience in ROS and autonomous mobile robotics
- Fluency developing with Python or C++
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Fluency with ROS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team
- Fluent in English
- Resident of the EU or in possession of an EU working permit and permanent residency
- Knowledge and experience in RFID technology
- Knowledge and experience in frontend development with VUE (Vue.js)
Novanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Novanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, HSA/FSA options, telemedicine, and access to on-site clinics in select locations. Plan details indicate broad healthcare support across core needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Programs include flexible or unlimited time off for many professional roles and a separate PTO structure for non-exempt roles. Paid parental, family, and medical leave are highlighted as substantial in the U.S.
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Retirement Support — A strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting is emphasized. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long-term savings.
Novanta Insights
What We Do
Novanta delivers innovations that matter for its medical and advanced industrial OEM customers. If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team. Here is a sample of the many exciting applications we serve: • Innovations that ensure the safety of patients and efficient workflows in hospitals using our novel RFID technology • Innovations in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D metal printing, using our lightning fast lasers and laser beam steering sub-systems • Innovations in minimally invasive surgery using our highly reliable insufflators, pumps and visualization systems • Innovations in robotics and automation using our precision motors, encoders and drives for superior accuracy • Innovations in smartphone production using our fast, accurate lasers and laser beam steering equipment along with our precision motion systems The driving force behind our growth is the team of talented professionals who share our commitment to our values, and our passion for innovation and for our customers’ success. Novanta has deep expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing: • Continuous wave, ultrafast and CO2 lasers, along with laser beam steering components and sub-systems Brands: ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser Quantum, Synrad Medical Solutions: Minimally Invasive Surgery: • Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets; medical visualization systems, video processing and wireless imaging Brands: NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, WOM Detection & Analysis: • RFID readers, machine vision solutions, barcode scanning, light and color measurement Brands: JADAK Robotics and Automation: • Motors, encoders, servo drives, air bearing systems and integrated mechatronic solutions Brands: ATI, Celera Motion (inc. Applimotion, Ingenia, MicroE, Zettlex, Westwind)
