Operations Associate – Food Robotics Operations (w/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Düsseldorf, Cologne, Bonn

Our Mission

At Circus, we’re redefining food with autonomous kitchens powered by robotics and AI. From culinary creation to production and operations, everything runs on seamlessly integrated automation.

We’re rolling out our robotic kitchen systems across Germany, together with leading retail and food partners. To make it happen, we’re building a hands-on team to drive local execution and ensure operational excellence. Join us as we bring autonomous food production from vision to reality.

About the Role

As an Operations Associate – Food Robotics Operations, you’ll play a key role in ensuring a seamless experience for our customers and partners who operate our robotic kitchen systems.

This position combines technical support, operational coordination, and customer success. You’ll respond to support requests, assist in operating systems, and help guarantee stable day-to-day performance at customer sites. It’s a great opportunity for individuals eager to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of food tech, robotics, and client operations.

Your Daily Business
  • Support daily technical and operational communication with customer partners.

  • Monitor system performance and escalate technical issues when necessary.

  • Assist with troubleshooting and coordinating maintenance activities on robotic units.

  • Manage backend tasks such as container handling, stock coordination, and scheduling.

  • Capture customer feedback, identify areas for improvement, and communicate insights to internal teams.

  • Ensure hygiene, food safety, and operational standards are consistently met.

  • Document operational processes, incidents, and service updates.

Base Qualifications
  • Experience or strong interest in customer support, operations, or technical environments.

  • Hands-on attitude and comfort working with machinery, automation, or digital tools.

  • Strong communication and organizational skills with a customer-focused mindset.

  • Reliable, structured, and proactive working style.

  • Fluent in German; English proficiency is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Background or interest in robotics, automation, or food technology.

  • Experience in customer-facing or field-based technical support roles.

  • Enthusiasm for learning in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Our Offer
  • Hands-On Experience: Work directly with cutting-edge robotic food production systems.

  • Learning and Development: Broaden your skills with cross-functional learning and in-house training.

  • Mobility Benefits: Receive a 50€ monthly mobility budget and a subsidized Dance Mobility subscription for E-Bike/E-Moped.

  • Well-Being: Enjoy access to discounted Urban Sports Club membership and Wellhub options.

  • Collaborative Culture: Join a close-knit team that thrives on ownership, problem-solving, and teamwork.

  • Future Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company shaping the future of food automation.

Disclaimer
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer with a diverse and multicultural team. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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