Senior Robotics Engineer: Systems

Summary

Headquartered in sunny Los Angeles, Gray Matter Robotics is a well-capitalized AI robotics startup serving the manufacturing industry. We empower shop floor workers with our smart robots that assist with tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, specifically in automated surface finishing. Our proprietary GMR-AI™ software is integrated with state-of-the-art industrial robots, sensors, and tools to create application-specific turnkey solutions for customers through a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model.

We help manufacturers improve the quality of life for their workforce while increasing production capacity, and reducing scrap, repair, and rework costs. As a Robotics Engineer:
Systems & Application, you will join our Government Projects team onsite in our Carson, CA office to design, develop, and deploy advanced robotic systems for automated surface finishing and mobile platform applications. In this role, you’ll collaborate directly with customers to understand manufacturing processes, configure GMR-AI for optimal tool paths, and create simulation models for coverage, cycle time, and quality.

You’ll work cross-functionally with mechanical, robotics, and product teams to engineer custom robotic cells, integrate control components, run proof-of-concepts, and deliver consistent, high-quality results from concept through deployment.

• Work with the customer to learn about the manufacturing process and requirements, including observing the current process, taking measurements, collecting existing process data, CAD, and machine documentation
• Configure GMR-AI to generate tool paths and trajectories for robotic paint operations
• Develop sanding and polishing models including cycle-time and material-removal optimization
• Work with mechanical and robotics engineers to design and develop the work cell for a specific task, keeping in mind the robot's reachability, coverage on part, and cycle time
• Make any necessary design modifications on the robot end-of-arm-tool and part fixtures by working with mechanical engineers, and get parts fabricated, assembled, and tested
• Design, implement, and deploy robotic cells, systems, and components
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain control components such as proximity sensors, relays, and vacuum ejectors
• Develop process recipes for a consistent outcome
• Work with engineering and support firms
• Lead rigorous system testing practices
• Lead proof of concepts for customers
• Create documentation, manuals, and educational contents
• Developing new applications using Gray Matter technologies and solutions
• Work with the product and engineering teams to improve the customer experience
• Participate in business proposal writing
• Travel may be required up to 20% of the time

In order to comply with the export regulations of the United States Government, it is required that the applicant must fall under one of the following categories: (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (i.e. current green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineer, Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of industry experience with manufacturing automation, cyber-physical systems or similar
• 1+ years of working experience in robotic sanding
• Demonstrated experience with 3D solid modeling, analysis, and development of 2D manufacturing drawings
• Basic programming knowledge in C++, Python, or other similar languages
• Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to solve technical problems effectively, efficiently, and independently
• Familiar with industrial facilities and equipment
• Ability to work with customers
• Must meet export control requirements in the United States and maintain ongoing work authorization beginning at the time of hire through the entirety of employment

• An advanced degree in Robotics and equivalent of 5+ years working experience on manufacturing process development, manufacturing engineering or similar
• Experience programming 6
  
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