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.
Requirements
- Controls Engineering: Strong foundation in fundamental control concepts, including PID, deadband, and frequency response analysis (e.g., Bode plots).
- Motor and Drive Systems: Strong understanding of electric motors and motor control systems (PID Tuning).
- Debugging and Lab Instrument: Robust debugging skills and hands-on familiarity with standard lab test instruments (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies).
- Mechanical Design & Prototyping: Experience with mechanical design (CAD, technical drawings) and rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, laser cutting, basic machine shop operations).
- Industrial Electronics: Experience with industrial automation electronics, including PLCs, functional safety modules, sensors, and actuators.
- Power Electronics Experience: Practical experience with power electronics applications, such as motor drives, switching power supplies, and industrial machinery.
- Hardware Certification Standards: Applied knowledge of applicable hardware certification standards and best design practices (e.g., IPC, FCC, UL, CE).
- Embedded Systems Programming: Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and Python, with experience in embedded programming.
- PLC and Logic Programming: Basic knowledge of PLC programming, debugging, and general logic programming.
- System Design & Review: Develop and/or review designs for new robotic and automation systems.
- Part Design and Sourcing: Design parts and components for robotic systems and own the selection of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic hardware.
- DFM Prototyping: Prototype designs, emphasizing Design for Manufacturability (DFM), utilizing tools like 3D printers.
- Testing and Validation: Conduct robust testing and validation on developed systems to ensure reliability and performance.
- System Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and test developed automation systems, including PLC-based systems.
- Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external teams to understand customer requirements, ensure project feasibility, and coordinate material procurement for in-house testing prior to deployment.
- Product Improvement: Collaborate with internal teams to improve product designs, utilizing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, particularly for End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT).
- PLC System Standardization: Apply knowledge of PLC hardware to upgrade and standardize systems within robotic cells.
- Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and actively develop junior talent.
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) plan + employer match
- Regular offsite events
- Discretionary fund for enhancing productivity
