Senior Robotics Engineer, Production

The role

You will own the technical implementation of robotics on production lines as part of the Automation Program. You will design, prototype, and deploy robotic cells that automate high-mix assembly operations.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, and deploy robotic line cells
• Hand off proven cells to the industrial engineering team
• Maintain ownership of software, firmware, and data for cells
• Integrate hardware, motion planning, controls, sensing, and perception into system architectures
• Build new capabilities like perception, inspection, and machine tending
• Incorporate learned skills and models from robot learning work into cells
• Create repeatable cell designs and roll them out across lines and facilities
• Integrate cells with in-house factory software
• Design fixtures, grippers, end-effectors, and tooling
• Scope new automation projects and technical/business cases

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying robotic systems at a robotics company, automation integrator, or manufacturer
• Experience as a technical lead for robotic systems
• Track record of rapid prototyping and testing on real hardware
• Experience programming industrial or collaborative robot arms (e.g., UR, FANUC, ABB, KUKA)
• Experience with motion planning, calibration, and safety
• Hands-on experience with perception and controls on real robots
• Hands-on exposure to learning-based robotics (e.g., imitation learning, robot foundation models, sim-to-real)
• Strong Python and C++
• Fluency with core robotics tools (e.g., ROS 2, motion planning, perception libraries, and simulation such as MuJoCo or Isaac Sim)
• Mechanical design skills in CAD for fixtures and end effectors
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, robotics, or computer engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR

Nice to have

• Experience shipping learning-based perception or manipulation into production
• Experience bringing automation onto a running production line and handing it to the team that operates it
• Taking a cell design from one unit to many, across lines or sites
• Industrial engineering or process improvement background
• Experience in wire harness, cable assembly, or other high-mix assembly
• Knowledge of machine safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066)
• Aerospace, defense, or AS9100 manufacturing experience
• Startup or high-growth company experience
• Experience mentoring engineers or helping build a team

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 20 vacation days
• 12 paid company holidays per year
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A vinyl record of your choice added to the office collection
• $50 monthly DoorDash credit
• Up to $100 per month toward a gym membership
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
• Team events, team lunches, and occasional breakfast treats
• Open office with shared spaces and free parking
• Easy access to transit, freeways, and restaurants

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

Senra Systems is a manufacturer building a new model for complex manufacturing, starting with electrical wire harnesses for aerospace and defense companies.