Senior Mechatronics Engineer

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San Francisco, CA
In-Office
150K-175K Annually
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Software
The Role
As a Senior Mechatronics engineer, you will be participating in the research, development and deployment of AI enabled robot cells for material handling and logistics applications. You will collaborate with Operations, Software, and Machine Learning teams to research, design, integrate, test and deploy new robotic hardware including: robot cell designs, end effectors, cameras, lighting, HW control devices (PLCs, I/O couplers, sensors, etc), pneumatics, actuators, custom mechanisms.

We value candidates who are passionate about what they build, feel a strong sense of ownership over their work, are driven to succeed and appreciate a harmonious work environment.

What you'll be doing

  • Researching, designing, prototyping, and testing ML-enabled robotic automation systems.
  • Developing high-level system designs for hardware controls using off-the-shelf devices (I/O couplers, PLCs, sensors, etc.).Creating detailed pneumatic and electrical system designs.
  • Collaborating with and managing domestic and offshore integration partners to co-develop and deploy robotic cells.
  • Performing cost-benefit analyses to assess technical feasibility, cost implications, and performance benefits of new mechatronic systems.
  • Writing technical specifications.
  • Testing and characterizing electromechanical and optical systems.
  • Supporting internal engineering teams by troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems to ensure equipment is operational for both demos and development.

Experience & Skills You'll Need

  • 3+ years of machine design / mechatronics experience in industry.
  • Experience with detailed design of pneumatic/electrical systems.
  • Experience with Cabinet design.
  • Experience with hardware system design - specifying, designing & integrating off-the-shelf controls hardware for cell control logic.
  • Experience with 3D printing as well as designing for, sheet metal, CNC and welding.
  • Strong Solidworks CAD design experience. Capable of creating and maintaining complex assemblies and subassemblies.
  • Software/Scripting skills (python, etc).
  • Familiarity with motion control components such as motors, encoders, linear actuators,  pneumatics, and sensors.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with partners and third parties to support the design, fabrication,  assembly & test of complex mechatronic systems.
  • Comfort around machine tools and ability to fabricate concepts in-house.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and balancing competing priorities.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication with an emphasis on teamwork and organizational skills.
  • A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn in a small team-based environment.
  • Experience (or enthusiastic about) working in a fast paced environment. 
  • Ability to work from the office 4-5 days a week.
  • Willingness to travel (limited).
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Bonus if You Have

  • Experience in the development of Industrial controls systems; including the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Experience programming articulated Industrial Robots (Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, etc.).
  • Experience with ROBOGUIDE or other robot simulation software and system Animation tools, used to create, program, and simulate a robotic work-cell in 3-D.
  • Experience with robotic End of Arm Tool design.
  • Experience with 2D & 3D Vision systems (Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, Sick, Custom etc.).

More About OSARO
OSARO is a San Francisco-based startup company building machine learning software for industrial automation, to power robots in logistics and material handling centers. Our vision is to develop a solution that enables  industrial robots to perform diverse tasks in a wide range of environments. We are excited and driven to see the results of our efforts operating in the fast-growing field of autonomous material handling. We implement state-of-the-art techniques but constantly strive to build the simplest possible solution. OSARO is technique agnostic and always focused on the goal. We regularly review academic literature for novel strategies while steering clear of the hype. We’re focused on delighting our customers with systems that work like magic. 

Our markets are global. That’s why OSARO employs a diverse team of experts in various fields from more than 15 countries, attracting talent from both innovative companies and the research labs of top-ranked engineering universities. We are naturally curious, love healthy debate, and respect varying points of view. At OSARO, we strive to be champions for equality. We believe we can serve as a model for diversity in the tech industry by emphasizing policies of nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.

We are an equal opportunity employer who offers
Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits
Generous, flexible vacation time
Excellent paid parental leave policy with the option for additional reduced and unpaid leave
The chance to work with robots!

The above full-time position is available immediately.

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The Company
San Francisco, CA
69 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

OSARO is AI for industrial automation. In essence, OSARO’s software enables industrial robots to perform diverse tasks in a wide range of environments. OSARO is transitioning the industry from static robotic systems into dynamic solutions.

PRODUCTS

OSARO Pick is a full suite of machine-learning software, which automates piece picking for distribution centers. Our proprietary system recognizes objects and controls the movement during the picking process.

OSARO Vision is a stand alone solution that recognizes products for factory automation. OSARO Vision is an application of flexible software that can be integrated into any robotic system and licensed to large providers and/or their subcontractors.

The demand for warehouse automation technology is increasing due to the convergence of several factors: the rapid shift to a competitive online shopping business, high capital costs coupled with growing labor shortages around fulfillment centers worldwide, and the acknowledgement of the maturity of technology to safely and cost-effectively create and sustain smart factories.

Our markets are global and include e-commerce fulfillment and materials handling ($180B market); industrial robotics ($20B market); retail, health and beauty products, apparel, electronics and we are testing applications in the food processing and distribution industry, as well as automotive assembly - trillion dollar markets.

Our business model is to work directly with warehouse technology providers to accelerate systems integration. And, as we are a software provider, once the robotic hardware is procured, our vision and control systems can be up and running in hours.

OSARO employs a diverse & talented team of experts in the specialized field of machine and deep learning. Our core values are integrity, responsibility, focus on continuous learning, speed and determination and kirei, a Japanese kanji meaning brilliant. Our team is dedicated to building these core values into our products.

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