Research Engineer / Project Manager Mechatronics at Hilti

Since January 2024, I have worked in the Mechatronics and Robotics Systems Laboratory at Hilti, developing and validating control software and mechatronic prototypes in the robotics lab.

My test-engineering work spans mechanical, electronics and software development:

  • designing and building test setups for mechatronic and robotic platforms,
  • automating tests and long-duration data logging in Python,
  • analysing test data to identify failure modes and feeding results back into prototype design,
  • documenting detailed test procedures and results, including support for customer acceptance tests for Stop Assist for power tools,
  • coordinating test and integration activities across mechanical, electronics and software engineers,
  • working hands-on in the workshop with mechanical and electrical equipment to assemble mechatronic test setups and prototypes,
  • contributing across five prototypes from simulation through hardware testing, including developing and validating control software.

My main development platforms are STM32, dSPACE and Raspberry Pi, with CAN, SPI, I²C and serial interfaces for sensor, actuator and system communication.

Skills developed

  • Test rigs and fixtures
  • Python test automation
  • DAQ and data analysis
  • Failure mode analysis
  • Control software
  • Hardware validation and integration