AI-Driven Automation Controls Lead

Garuda Ventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO

Equity compensation

Job summary

Garuda Ventures seeks a founding engineer to design an AI-compatible automation controls system for robotic cells in San Francisco. This role focuses on leading the architecture and integration of robotics with a team.

Your expertise in PLC programming, electrical systems, and industrial safety will be crucial as you drive product development and ensure compliance with industry standards. Join us in redefining American manufacturing with adaptive robotic systems.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years designing controls systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with robotic/automated cells architecture.
• Strong PLC programming skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design and own an AI-compatible automation controls system.
• Implement the controls layer for AI-driven autonomous cells.
• Lead safety design and compliance.

Skills

Designing controls systems

Proven architecture of electrical systems for robotics

Strong PLC programming

Hands-on integration of robots

Expertise in industrial safety

Integration with MES and Factory OS

Demonstrated technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Beckhoff

Siemens

Rockwell

ROS 2

Job description

Garuda Ventures seeks a founding engineer to design an AI-compatible automation controls system for robotic cells in San Francisco. This role focuses on leading the architecture and integration of robotics with a team.

Your expertise in PLC programming, electrical systems, and industrial safety will be crucial as you drive product development and ensure compliance with industry standards. Join us in redefining American manufacturing with adaptive robotic systems.