Senior Robotics Engineer: Paint

GrayMatter Robotics•Carson, CA

3d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

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: Paint, 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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