Robotics Engineer: Process

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize robotic manufacturing processes for surface finishing applications including sanding, polishing, spray coating, and coating removal
• Design and execute structured experiments using DoE methodology to characterize material removal physics
• Build and refine process models to translate experimental findings into deployable automation
• Apply material science knowledge to understand substrate behavior at chemical and mechanical levels
• Collaborate with customers to translate requirements into process specifications
• Support the design and implementation of new end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify patterns and drive continuous process improvement
• Work cross-functionally with robotics, systems, and application engineers
• Leverage AI and Python for process characterization and predictive modeling
• Travel to customer sites up to 50% of the time

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Material Science, or a related field
• 2+ years of industry experience in manufacturing process development or process engineering
• Demonstrated use of Design of Experiments (DoE) or Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology
• Proficiency in material science principles applied to manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a research capacity (academic or industry)
• Ability to meet US export control requirements (US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee)
• Willingness to travel to customer sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering within manufacturing or robotics
• DFSS certification or equivalent structured experimental design training
• Experience with robotic systems and end-of-arm tooling
• Proficiency in Python or C++ for data analysis and statistical modeling
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA
• Experience with FANUC robot programming or comparable industrial robots
• Background in both R&D and commercial production environments

About the Company

GrayMatter Robotics is a Physical AI company building Factory SuperIntelligence (FSI) through systems that learn, adapt, and develop genuine process intelligence. Their robots handle tedious, hazardous, and ergonomically demanding work in manufacturing through a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model.