Senior Robotics Engineer: Sanding

Summary

Headquartered in sunny Los Angeles, GrayMatter 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: Sanding, 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 painting 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 GrayMatter 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

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 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Experience programming 6DOF robots for various surface finishing applications

• Experience with ROS and Linux environments

• Experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment

• Hands-on experience with force-control strategies, tool wear compensation, grit selection, and dust-extraction systems

• Familiarity with compliance standards related to surface finishing (e.g., OSHA dust exposure limits, EH&S requirements for sanding systems)

• Experience with large-part processing, multi-axis fixturing, and reachability optimization techniques

• Experience working with the Air Force and/or other branches of the government to meet surface preparation or finishing standards

GrayMatter 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply! GrayMatter Robotics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodations during the recruiting process, please contact [email protected] to submit your request.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation for this position includes the base salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 USD plus equity. We also provide comprehensive benefits and perks which include but are not limited to unlimited PTO, 401(k) plan + employer match, regular offsite events, a discretionary fund for enhancing productivity and so much more! The range listed on job postings reflect the minimum and maximum new hire salary in Los Angeles, CA.