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This role is for a robotics generalist with broad experience across the layers of a robotic system The candidate should be comfortable moving from CAD and hands-on prototype fabrication to Python/C++ software, ROS-based integration, system bring-up, testing, and debugging. They will integrate existing technologies into new prototype systems, make practical engineering tradeoffs quickly, and turn partially defined automation needs into working robotic demonstrations and early production concepts.\nFunctions\nOwn rapid prototyping efforts for robotic automation systems, from concept and CAD through prototype build, perception integration, motion planning, test, and iteration.\nTranslate operational and customer needs defined by product teams into system requirements, prototype architectures, and practical engineering plans.\nDesign, modify, and fabricate mechanisms, end effectors, fixtures, and automation subsystems using CAD and hands-on prototyping methods.\nIntegrate robot arms, end effectors, sensors, perception components, motion planning software, and control interfaces into working systems.\nDevelop and debug Python, C++, and ROS/ROS2 software for prototype behavior, integration, data collection, and system validation.\nBring up, test, and troubleshoot incomplete systems across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software boundaries.\nUse experiments and metrics to compare candidate solutions and drive design decisions.\nWork with suppliers, machinists, contract manufacturers, and internal engineering partners to turn rough concepts into robust prototypes.\nCommunicate results through clear technical writing, design reviews, test plans, reports, and documentation.\nTravel to customers as needed to understand automation needs, observe system constraints, and support prototype trials.\nRequired Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nBachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, Computer Science, mechatronics, computer engineering, or equivalent practical experience.\nDemonstrated generalist ability across the robotics stack, including mechanical design, prototyping, software integration, robot bring-up, and system-level debugging.\nProficiency with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks, including mechanical design for prototypes and 2D drawings as needed.\nStrong hands-on prototyping skills with shop tools, 3D printing, basic fabrication, and rapid iteration methods.\nWorking knowledge of Python and C++ for robotics or automation systems.\nExperience with ROS or ROS2-based robot integration.\nExperience integrating robot arms, end effectors, sensors, actuators, and automation equipment.\nAbility to learn new technical areas quickly and make progress with incomplete requirements and limited guidance.\nAbility to set aggressive but feasible milestones, identify technical risk, and communicate tradeoffs.\nExperience with perception systems for robotics, such as camera-based sensing, calibration, object detection, or pose estimation.\nExperience with motion planning, robot trajectories, and practical robot application development.\nPreferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nSix or more years of relevant engineering experience in robotics, automation, mechatronics, or closely related systems.\nExperience with PLCs or industrial automation controls.\nFamiliarity with controls theory, motion control, or servo tuning.\nFamiliarity with PCB design or electrical design enough to collaborate with electrical engineering partners and handle simple harnesses, wiring diagrams, grounding, and integration details.\nExperience designing systems for industrial, warehouse, food-handling, or customer-facing automation environments.\nExperience developing and running experiments to validate prototype performance.\nTravel: Occasional; 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