Synapticon GmbH

Synapticon is a company that develops and produces pioneering software and hardware for motion control in robotics and mechanical engineering. They focus on an integrated motion approach, combining…

ActuatorsAutomationFunctional SafetyIntegrated MotionMotion ControlRoboticsServo DrivesSoftwaresynapticon.com

Synapticon GmbH

ActuatorsAutomationFunctional SafetyIntegrated MotionMotion ControlRoboticsServo DrivesSoftwaresynapticon.com

HQSchönaich, DE

Team Size77

Open Jobs3

Total Funding$36M

Latest Fundraise10 months ago

TL;DR

Founded: 2012

Headquarters: Schönaich, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Product focus: Integrated motion hardware and software for robotics (servo drives, actuators, motion & safety software)

Employees (approx.): 77–85

Notable investors: Stabilus, Maxon Group, Claret Capital Partners (among others)

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Motion control and functional safety for robotics, cobots, AGVs/AMRs and integrated motor axes.

Founded

2012

Industry

Manufacturing

Tech Stack

nginx

Cloudflare

CDN JS

Funding Track Record

Early VC- 2017-02

9000000

Dealroom lists a $9.0M round in Feb 2017

Late VC- 2019-01

9000000

Dealroom shows a $9.0M financing entry in Jan 2019

Series C (listed)- 2022-01

10000000

Dealroom reports a $10.0M round in Jan 2022 with investors including Stabilus and Light Ray Ventures

Corporate round- 2025-07-15

Reported corporate round led by Maxon in July 2025

Debt / financing- 2023

Claret Capital Partners provided financing in 2023 (reported by company)

Investor Signal

“Company has attracted strategic corporate and VC investors, including Stabilus, Maxon Group and Claret Capital Partners”

Join the Team

Mandatory Internship – Validation & Testing Department (m/f/d)

On-SiteSchönaich, DE

On-Site • Schönaich, DE

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a motivated Intern (6 month mandatory internship) to join our Validation & Testing Department in Schönaich, starting July 2026.

If you’re excited about testing real systems, analyzing performance, and ensuring top product quality, this internship will give you hands-on experience at the heart of our development process.

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Support the Validation Team in testing and quality assurance activities

Perform performance validation and quality control of integrated encoder systems

Design, build, and operate testbenches for hardware and control algorithm validation

Validate model-based control algorithms in simulation and on hardware using rapid control prototyping systems (e.g., Speedgoat)

Participate in motion control feature development and testing

Contribute to system-based product and function validation

Analyze test data and document results to support development decisions

Enrolled student in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field
Good mechanical intuition and machining experience
Internship is mandatory as part of your academic curriculum (we only offer a 6 month Internship)
Basic understanding of control systems, sensors, and embedded systems
Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar simulation tools is an advantage
Interest in testing, validation, and real-world system performance
Structured, detail-oriented, and eager to work hands-on in the lab environment
Team player with strong analytical and communication skills

Please note: This is a mandatory Internship. You need to give proof before the process that you are eligble for a mandatory Internship.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Flexible working hours when life takes unexpected turns
Company support for gym memberships through Wellpass
Company-supported health program (WLP app, regular physical activities, nutritional advice, etc.)
Birthday vouchers
Drinks and coffee (free of charge, of course)
Snacks and fruit for all employees, as well as breakfast every Monday
Regular global team-building events such as boot camps, skiing, and summer BBQs
Monthly culinary cultural events
An international team with long-term prospects
Highly competent colleagues who are experts in their field and happy to support you in your learning and growth
Modern office space with lounge and football table
Our companies WG (upon availablity)

HACKING THE PHYSICS AND ECONOMICS OF MOTION CONTROL WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

At Synapticon, we are revolutionizing motion control for robotics and machines—right at the point of motion.
Our approach is completely new: we integrate previously separate components such as motors, drives, sensors, and gearboxes into seamless units. At the same time, we are digitizing performance and quality factors that previously depended on expensive mechanical manufacturing.
World-leading innovators are choosing Synapticon to pave their way into the future of intelligent, motion-controlled systems.

Be part of our success story – apply now at Synapticon!

Synapticon GmbH

Synapticon GmbH

TL;DR

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Founded

Industry

Tech Stack

Funding Track Record

Investor Signal

Founders

What we do

Join the Team

Mandatory Internship – Validation & Testing Department (m/f/d)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

HERE'S WHERE YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Startup jobs. A lot of them.

Machine Learning Engineer

DevOps Engineer

Backend Developer

AI Researcher

Frontend Developer

Frontend Developer

Related Companies

WHO YOU ARE

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

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