Automation Engineer

EmbodyX is a Silicon Valley startup developing next-generation Physical AI and robotics software to address the global labor shortage through intelligent automation. Our team includes experts from leading technology companies such as Google and Snap, as well as renowned robotics research labs including Northeastern University, Carnegie Mellon University, and MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab.

We are rapidly expanding our real-world applications, deploying intelligent robotics—including humanoid and advanced manipulation platforms—into complex industrial environments.

We are looking for a highly experienced Automation Engineer to join ourteam. In the world of Embodied AI and advanced robotics, we believe that smart mechanical and process design makes software exponentially more reliable.

As an Automation Engineer, you will serve as the crucial link between traditional industrial manufacturing andstate-of-the-artAI. Your primaryobjectivewill be to evaluate client workflows (such as material loading/unloading) and redesign the physical environments—optimizingworkstations, custom fixtures, and materials. By implementing clever hardware designs and mechanical constraints, you will physically reduce the operational difficulty for our robots, thereby increasing the success rate and stability of our AI and vision models.

This is a paid position.

• Process & Workflow Optimization:Travel to client manufacturing facilities to analyze existing production lines and material handling workflows. Redesign and streamline these processes to make them highly "robot-friendly."
• Hardware & Fixture Design:Design custom jigs, fixtures, end-effectors, and optimized material bins. Utilize physical guides, chamfers, indexing pins, and mechanical compliance to lower the precision requirements for robotic vision and motion planning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with our robotics software and AI teams. Understand the current boundaries of our Sim2
  
  Real workflows and VLAmodels, anduse hardware solutions toeliminatecomplex software edge cases.
• Field Deployment & Commissioning:Serve as a core technicalmemberon-site during
  
  PoC deployments. Manage the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of your hardware designs in tandem with the robotic systems.
• Vendor Management:Source and collaborate with external machine shops and hardware suppliers to ensure the rapid, high-quality fabrication of custom mechanical components.

• Education & Experience:BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, custom machine design, or manufacturing process engineering.
• Design Proficiency:Highproficiencyin 3D CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD, Creo) and creating detailed 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Mechatronics & Controls Literacy:Working knowledge of industrial control components (pneumatics, actuators, sensors) and familiarity with PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT,Profinet, Modbus) to interface hardware with our robot control stack.
• Material Handling & Manufacturing Processes:Deep understanding of industrial material flow, including conveyor systems and custom design for automotive or heavy manufacturing.
• Engineering Intuition:A sharp eye foridentifyingbottlenecks in traditional manufacturing processes and a proven track recordof designing low-cost,highly reliablemechanical interventions.
• Travel Readiness:Willingness and ability to travel to client sites across the US and internationally for hands-on deployment and site assessments.
• Communication:Strong ability to articulate mechanical constraints to software/AI engineers and present technical solutions confidently to client stakeholders on the factory floor.

• Experience working alongsidecutting-edge robotics, AI, or computer vision teams.
• Background in heavy industry, metalworking, or automotive manufacturing automation.
• Familiarity with the physical deployment of advanced robotic arms or humanoid platforms in industrial settings.
• Travel:
  
  Across the US and internationallyis a plus.