Staff Mechatronics Engineer

About the Company

GrayMatter Robotics is a well-capitalized Physical AI company headquartered in Los Angeles, building Factory SuperIntelligence (FSI) through systems that learn, adapt, and develop genuine process intelligence across every part they touch. Their robots take on tedious, hazardous, and ergonomically demanding work in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design and architecture of robotic and automation solutions
• Own complex mechatronic subsystems across mechanical, electrical, and controls domains
• Serve as a technical authority on robotic cell design, integration, and performance
• Drive requirements definition, trade studies, and design reviews
• Partner with software, controls, manufacturing, and field teams to deliver robust systems
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers to raise the overall technical bar
• Support customer-facing technical discussions and solution validation
• Identify technical risks early and guide mitigation strategies
• Influence long-term product and platform roadmap decisions

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in mechatronics, robotics, or automation engineering
• Strong background in industrial robotics, automation systems, or complex machinery
• Demonstrated ownership of system-level designs through deployment
• Deep understanding of electromechanical systems and controls integration
• Experience leading technical projects or acting as a technical lead
• Ability to work cross-functionally and make architecture-level decisions
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotic cell design in manufacturing environments
• Hands-on exposure to PLCs, sensors, actuators, and industrial safety systems
• Prior experience mentoring or technically leading teams
• Customer-facing engineering or field deployment experience