Robotics Engineer System and Applications

Summary

Headquartered in sunny Los Angeles GrayMatter Robotics is a wellcapitalized 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 GMRAI software is integrated with stateoftheart industrial robots sensors and tools to create applicationspecific turnkey solutions for customers through a RobotasaService (RaaS) model.We help manufacturers improve the quality of life for their workforce while increasing production capacity and reducing s repair and rework costs. As a Robotics Systems and Applications Engineer you will join our team onsite in our Gardena CA office to troubleshoot and optimize robotic systems ensuring smooth operations and resolving technical issues.

Role & Responsibilities

• Leverage a deep technical understanding to diagnose and resolve complex system issues including hardware software and mechanical components. Finetune robotic systems to optimize performance.
• Act as a key firefighter traveling 2540 to customer sites to troubleshoot and resolve critical production blocking issues. Ensure customer satisfaction by quickly identifying problems and providing effective solutions.
• Work closely with the support team 80 of the time) to investigate and resolve tickets related to software bugs hardware malfunctions and system failures.
• Collaborate with software engineers and crossfunctional teams to dive deep into the product identifying root causes and implementing solutions for both hardware and software problems.
• Apply practical robotics experience in hardware electrical and mechanical systems to troubleshoot and optimize robotic systems.
• Be adaptable in a fastpaced environment capable of switching contexts quickly multitasking and being oncall to address urgent customer issues.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of issues solutions and system changes contributing to the knowledge base and ensuring best practices are followed.

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

• BS in Robotics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or similar engineering
• 3 years experience with Robotics Automation or cyberphysical systems
• Basic programming knowledge in ROS C Python or other similar languages
• Proficiency in working with Linuxbased systems
• Proven track record of solving technical problems effectively efficiently and independently
• Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 40 of the time nationwide
• Experience with systems programming and hardware and software integration
• Ability to work with customers
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple teams
• Willingness to work in a fastpaced environment with quickly changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the robotics industry (or robotics lab environment) with a strong understanding of robotic systems and applications.
• Experience in tuning and optimizing systems.
• Experience working in customerfacing roles especially in technical support or customer success.
• Familiarity with software debugging and hardware troubleshooting with a willingness to learn more advanced software skills.
• Strong documentation skills with a focus on maintaining accurate logs of technical issues and solutions.

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. 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. 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 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 $75000 $115000 USD plus equity. We also provide comprehensive benefits and perks which include but are not limited to medical dental vision 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 across levels in Los Angeles CA.