Robotic Process Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Machina Labs•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Machina Labs is seeking a Robotic Process Engineer to join their team and play a key role in enabling RoboForming, their robotic incremental sheet metal forming process. This involves CAD manipulation, robot tool path generation, and process optimization. The engineer will work with the Robocraftsman system and internal software stack to convert digital part designs into robotic tool paths, analyze scan and forming data, and iterate on forming strategies based on real-world feedback. The role emphasizes digital tooling, data-driven improvement, and integration with advanced robotic systems. The position will involve optimizing manufacturing processes for sheet metal parts and assemblies for aerospace applications, including providing feasibility analysis, DFM reports, and production-ready first article components to customers. This is a hands-on and collaborative role with a strong emphasis on advancing technology within the aerospace industry.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
0-3 years of experience in manufacturing within a robotics or aerospace environment.
Proficiency in at least one CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Catia, NX, Fusion 360, Rhino).
Familiarity with CAM, tool path generation, or robot programming.
Strong data analysis skills (e.g. MATLAB, Python, advanced Excel or similar tools).
Comfort working in open-ended problem spaces, making rapid decisions and course corrections as needed.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard processes.
Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to interface with interdisciplinary teams and internal/external project stakeholders.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong mentality toward safety and occupational hazard prevention.

Nice To Haves

Full cycle development of a new product or process.
Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action
Expertise in CAD surface modeling.
Experience working with industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, etc.).
Knowledge of CNC machining, additive manufacturing, or other digital manufacturing processes.
Exposure to 3D scanning, inspection systems, or metrology tools.
Experience with computational geometry.

Responsibilities

Generate and modify CAD models for RoboForming.
Use internal software stack to convert CAD into robot tool paths for execution on the Robocraftsman.
Analyze RoboForming data and 3D scan results to assess part quality and identify areas for improvements.
Design and execute structured experiments (DOE) to optimize forming parameters and tool path strategies.
Collaborate with product managers, hardware development teams, software engineers, and manufacturing engineers to improve and develop new tools, workflows and tool path strategies.
Contribute to technical discussions with external customers as needed to support project goals and ensure alignment.
Work autonomously and make informed decisions with limited data, then refining based on outcomes.
Document process, results, and analyses for continuous improvement for internal use.