Robotics Application Engineer
About the role
We are seeking a mid-to-senior Robotics Application Engineer to join our team. This role involves translating real-world customer use cases into robust intelligent robot deployments. You will be responsible for designing, prototyping, and refining mechanical solutions including grippers, end-of-arm tooling, work stations, and integration hardware. Additionally, you will drive AI model post-training and deployment on robot hardware, developing training strategies and collaborating with robot pilots and data ops to build robust policies.
Responsibilities
- Execute customer projects end-to-end — from scoping and solution design through onsite delivery, serving as the primary technical point of contact
- Design mechanical solutions including grippers, EOAT, fixtures, and work-cells; rapidly prototype and validate concepts before field deployment
- Drive AI model post-training and deployment on robot hardware, developing training strategies and partnering with robot pilots and data ops to build robust policies
- Become a product expert — develop deep knowledge of the full stack and internal workflows to accelerate customer onboarding and inform the roadmap
- Continuously improve by identifying failure patterns, building reusable design standards, and contributing to shared documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field
- 3–6 years of experience in mechanical design for robotics, automation, manufacturing, or industrial systems
- Strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, OnShape, or equivalent)
- Experience designing grippers, tooling, fixtures, or electromechanical assemblies
- Hands-on prototyping experience (3D printing, machining, fabrication & assembly)
- Experience debugging robotic systems
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts as applied to robotics (e.g., machine vision, imitation learning, reinforcement learning, or policy training)
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Nice to have:
- Experience working with robotic arms or humanoid systems
- Hands-on experience with robot policy training, fine-tuning, or deployment
- Experience integrating conveyors, AMRs, actuators, sensors, and other electromechanical devices
- Experience supporting real-world deployments or field installations — scoping timelines, managing deliverables, and coordinating across teams
- Experience coordinating external contractors or vendors for fabrication or integration
Benefits
Own the full customer journey — from first scoping call to live robot deployment — with direct visibility into how your solutions perform in the real world
Work at the intersection of hardware design and AI, shaping how our robots learn and operate in production customer environments
High ownership in a small team where your design decisions and deployment strategies directly influence the roadmap and scale of what we build next