Research Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and run hands-on experiments focused on advancing manufacturing processes and technologies
• Develop experimental workflows connecting design, simulation, fabrication, sensing, and robotics
• Apply AI-assisted and agentic workflows to manufacturing contexts such as process planning and anomaly detection
• Build integrated software and hardware pipelines for physical prototyping, including additive manufacturing and robotic systems
• Evaluate emerging technologies like digital twins, machine perception, and industrial automation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and industry partners to translate insights into scalable technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing, Robotics, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing systems, robotics, automation, or physical prototyping
• Experience applying AI, data-driven methods, or automation tools to physical or engineering systems
• Familiarity with simulation, digital twin, or model-based engineering workflows
• Ability to build and test integrated systems combining software, hardware, and sensor data
• Strong communication skills and a track record of hands-on experimentation

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience with physics-informed AI or machine learning applied to process optimization
• Familiarity with industrial data protocols such as MQTT, MTConnect, or OPC UA
• Experience with CNC, additive manufacturing, or smart factory systems
• Experience developing intellectual property or prototypes that transition from research to commercial use

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and financial benefits
• Time away and everyday wellness programs
• Competitive compensation including annual cash bonuses and stock grants

About the Company

Autodesk helps innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. From the greenest buildings to the smartest factories, our software empowers creators to design and make a better world.