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).