Automation Systems Engineer, Machina Labs
$110-145k
+ equity
Manufacturing robotics and AI technology
Open for applications
Manufacturing robotics and AI technology
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$110-145k
+ equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the development and adoption of advanced sensors, controls, platforms and models that will enable the next generation of manufacturing.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
- 2+ years extensive experience in industrial robotic programming and applications
- Experience with PLC integration and programming
- Experience with structured text type programming
- Knowledge of 1+ programming languages (ex. Python, C++)
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience solving complex problems on schedule with minimal supervision, both individually and as a member of a team
What the job involves
- As an Automation Systems Engineer, you will be in charge of designing, developing, and operating robotic systems that enable the next generation of manufacturing automation. Ideally, you are someone who has worked as a robotic integration engineer and excited about enabling new manufacturing technologies by integrating fast-paced advancements in technologies such as artificial intelligence and computational geometry developed by our team. You will work with both outside vendors and team members to design, integrate, and troubleshoot custom industrial robotic systems. You will be pioneering development of new robotic end-effectors, sensors, and novel manufacturing operations. You are in charge of purchasing and installing industrial robotic arms, integrating tooling and sensors (ATI, Keyence, etc.), developing and maintaining control and safety PLC systems, and working on closed loop control software in our new manufacturing cells
- Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
- Configure, prepare and integrate industrial controls hardware and electrical components for on site integration
- Develop and execute test plans for validating control hardware functionality
- Preparation and integration of cable routing plans and schedules
- Perform diagnostics and remediation on faulty control hardware and control systems
- Develop custom robot application code to interface with new technologies
- Integration of safety systems for automation cells (estops, lockout fences, robot safety interface, etc.)
- Setup and test field bus networks (CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
- Create technical documentation for electromechanical systems (wiring diagrams, BOMs, etc.)
- Write machine and work cell documentation, manuals, and spare parts lists as required
- Develop, implement and test robotic algorithms (kinematics, dynamics, controls, etc.)
Otta's take
Theo Margolius
COO of Otta
Machina Labs provides robotics and AI technology for the manufacturing industry, aiming to increase the speed of design lifecycles, whilst making them more flexible and of higher quality. The company leverages AI-driven robotics to automate tasks that otherwise require human interruption, with AI also being used to improve the cost efficiency, reusability, reliability, and sustainability of manufacturing cycles.
Whilst AI-driven robotics in the manufacturing industry is becoming increasingly common, Machina Labs has taken the unique approach of leveraging AI to identify opportunities for design lifecycle innovation. The company received early endorsements from partnerships with the U.S. Air Force and NASA as it has shown great potential to disrupt the manufacturing industry with a fresh approach to the use cases of AI and robotics.
Machina Labs has drawn in several investments in 2023, one with Lockheed Martin Ventures in January and the other from Yamaha Motor Ventures in February. The funding is set to be used to accelerate growth to meet customer demand, while expanding its range of alloys.
Insights
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jun 2020
$50m
LATE VC
Total funding: $50m
Company benefits
- Remote Work Opportunities
Company values
- BE A CRAFTS(WO)MAN - We bias towards action and iterative progress
- CREATING A BETTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE - We identify challenges and risks and then boldly commit to them
- DRIVEN BY LOGIC AND DATA - We don’t fear failure as long as there is learning
- PROGRESS > PERFECT - We operate with a strong sense of urgency to generate results
- EGO IS THE ENEMY - We practice self-awareness, respect, trust, and transparency
Company HQ
Chatsworth, Los Angeles, CA
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Founders
Edward Mehr
(CEO)Experience as Program Manager for Relativity's Large Envelope Metal 3D Printing from 2016 to 2018. Data Science Advisor for Bird from 2018 to 2019, and Technical Advisor for Insight Data Science from 2019 to 2021.
Babak Raeisinia
(Head of Partnerships)Initially served as the company's CTO until 2022. Experience as US Business Development Manager and Senior Alloy Design Engineer for Alloyed from 2017 to 2019. Principal of NEOS since 2019.
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