Robotics & Physical AI Regulation Specialist - Mid September - Remote

Project overview

We are looking for a freelance Robotics & Physical AI Regulation Specialist (m/f/d) to support selected client workshops, pilot activities, and internal product discussions in the field of industrial robotics and Physical AI:

Responsibilities

• Preparation of client workshops by reviewing the use case, system architecture, operating environment, and existing technical documentation
• Definition of workshop goals, agendas, technical questions, and preparation materials together with the TrustOps project team
• Definition of user stories for digital products
• Participation in selected client workshops and technical discussions as a Robotics and Machinery Safety expert
• Identification of relevant hazards, system boundaries, safety concepts, evidence requirements, and open technical or regulatory questions
• Advice on relevant Robotics and Machinery requirements, including EU Machinery Regulation, EU AI Act, and relevant standards
• Advice to the TrustOps team on workflows, product requirements, assessment logic, evidence structures, monitoring concepts, and feature priorities
• Review of product concepts, prototypes, and client deliverables from a Robotics, Machinery Engineering, and Deployment perspective
• Structuring of workshop results and derivation of pragmatic next steps for assessment, testing, risk reduction, or product development
• Ad-hoc expert input for selected client discussions, pilot projects, and strategic Physical AI initiatives

Requirements

Framework:

• Experience in industrial robotics, automation, mechanical engineering, or machinery safety Knowledge of machinery risk assessment and conformity assessment
• Profound knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ISO 12100, ISO 10218, ISO 13849, ISO 3691-4) Understanding of European regulatory developments (EU Machinery Regulation, EU AI Act)
• - Ability to analyze complex robotics systems and translate technical/regulatory challenges into pragmatic recommendations Experience in conducting and supporting technical workshops Confident
• Digital mindset and experience with AI-enabled systems are an advantage

Project details

Mid September

until 28.02.2027 Utilization: approx. 2–3 days per month (Time & Material)

primarily remote, selected workshops and meetings on-site in Germany upon agreement

Language: German

• Start: flexible
• Location: DE
• Languages: German