Robotics Engineer: Government Projects

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.

The Robotics Engineer:
Government Projects will enable customer success by leading the implementation, deployment, and support activities of smart robotic assistants for surface treatment applications.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to understand their manufacturing processes, requirements, and constraints, gathering critical data including measurements, CAD files, and documentation
• Execute proof of concept projects that demonstrate the capabilities of Gray Matter technologies
• Own robotic cell design end-to-end, collaborating with design and mechatronics teams to optimize for reachability, cycle time, and efficiency
• Design and oversee fabrication of custom end-of-arm tooling and fixtures from concept through testing
• Configure GMR-AI to generate optimized tool paths and trajectories for new applications
• Rapidly prototype new inspection sensors, tools, and processes, working with sensor vendors to evaluate emerging technologies
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain control components including sensors, relays, and vacuum ejectors
• Help develop new process recipes to accommodate different materials and geometries
• Partner with software engineers to prototype new ideas, processes, and methods
• Work with product and AI teams to continuously improve the customer experience
• Create documentation, manuals, and educational content

Export Control Requirements

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Experience programming 6
  
  DOF robots for various surface finishing applications
• Familiarity with motion control systems and robotics programming languages (e.g. Robot Operating System) or similar frameworks.
• Basic programming knowledge in C++, Python, or other similar languages
• Ability to solve technical problems effectively, efficiently, and independently
• Demonstrated experience with 3D solid modeling, analysis, and development of 2D manufacturing drawings
• Familiar with industrial facilities and equipment
• Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sensor integration and calibration for robotics applications, including vision systems, LiDAR, and inertial measurement units.
• Industry experience within a manufacturing environment working on manufacturing process development, manufacturing engineering or similar
• Experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment

Gray Matter Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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