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GrayMatter Robotics · 5 months ago

Senior Robotics Engineer: Paint

Los Angeles - HQ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

GrayMatter Robotics is a well-capitalized AI robotics startup headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in providing automated solutions for the manufacturing industry. As a Senior Robotics Engineer: Paint, you will design, develop, and deploy advanced robotic systems for surface finishing and painting applications, collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to optimize processes and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 OLP/coverage models (e.g., RobotStudio Paint, Tecnomatix), including film-build/thickness simulation and coverage & cycle-time 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

Qualification

Robotic processing3D solid modelingProgramming in C++/PythonManufacturing automationRobotic paintingProcess engineeringROSLinuxCustomer interactionEffective communicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineer, Computer Science or related field

5+ years of industry experience within manufacturing automation, cyber-physical systems or similar

1+ years of working experience in robotic processing

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

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

1+ years of working experience in robotic painting

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 1K/2K/3K mixing/proportioning, color-change manifolds, fluid delivery/circulation systems, and electrostatic rotary bells vs. spray guns. Experienced in tuning shaping air, voltage, and presets

Familiarity with hollow-wrist routing, 7th-axis variants, and similar reachability optimization techniques

Experience with EH&S Code and compliance such as NFPA 33/OSHA 1910.107 alignment, fire protection, and mix-room limits matter

Experience working with the Navy and/or other branches of the government to apply paint while meeting government standards

Integrate with PLCs and safety (e.g., AB/Siemens; SafeMove/DCS) for booth/oven/air-handler interfaces and LOTO procedures