IT Systems & Infrastructure Engineer – Robotics
Location:
Portugal (On site)
Language:
English
About Motion Robotics
At Motion Robotics, we design and build industrial-grade autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that improve how factories and logistics operations move materials.
Motion Robotics
is part of the
PowerHandling Group
, a US-based company with more than 25 years designing and building material-handling technologies, with Motion Robotics being the division focused on autonomous machines.
We are an international team, working in Portugal on a range of AMRs and are now scaling up our operations, moving from ideas to prototypes and prototypes to volume production of machines. Mechanical, electrical and software engineering will all be happening here in Portugal, then expanding production and sales through the US parent, PowerHandling Inc.
We're a multi-cultural team, innovative and driven, international team that values practical problem-solving, collaboration, and hands-on engineering.
About the Role
We're looking for an
IT Systems & Infrastructure Engineer
to design, manage, and secure the systems that support our robots, servers, and internal applications.
You'll work across servers, networks, VPNs, and infrastructure systems to ensure reliable performance and secure operations across different deployment environments.
You will also contribute to the scripts and code that make our AMRs interact with their environment, working with our software team to ensure the proper operation of our systems.
What You'll Do
* Design and maintain
server, network, and communication
infrastructure.
* Configure
VPNs, routers, firewalls
, and internal systems.
* Ensure systems meet
cybersecurity
and performance standards.
* Support robotics and software teams on architecture and integration requirements.
* Maintain
documentation and infrastructure diagrams
.
What We're Looking For
* 2–3 years
of experience in IT systems administration or infrastructure engineering.
* Strong knowledge of
Linux
and
Windows
systems.
* Familiarity with
Python, JavaScript, or Java
.
* Strong understanding of
TCP/IP, routing, DNS
, and network configuration.
* Experience with
cybersecurity best practices
.
Nice to Have
* Experience with
IoT connectivity
or industrial environments.
* Knowledge of
virtualization
or
container
technologies.
* Understanding of
Wi-Fi
and
RF troubleshooting
.
Why You'll Love Working Here
* See your designs progress from concept to working robots used in real industrial settings.
* Be part of a multidisciplinary team supported by an established U.S. parent company.
* A competitive salary, balanced work life, and career growth opportunities as the company's engineering and product lines expand.
* Relocation support and eligibility for Portugal's NHR 2.0 program for foreign engineers (providing an advantageous tax treatment for 10 years).