Applied Robotics Engineer - Detroit, Michigan

byte-code spa; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option grants

Competitive health benefits

Home office budget

Self-directed learning budget

Job summary

A robotics company is seeking an Applied Robotics Engineer to contribute to AI-powered robotics automation in Detroit, Michigan. The candidate will collaborate with a cross-functional team, guiding the development of robotics solutions, conducting applied research in fabrication processes, and ensuring successful product integration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with industrial robots and a solid background in engineering. The position offers various perks including stock options and health benefits while supporting a remote-first work culture.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in robotics and automation.
• Ability to work on welding, machining, assembling, and inspection tasks.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers for AI model development.
• Conduct applied research for robotics processes.
• Train and support customers on product integration.

Skills

Working experience with industrial robot manipulators

Designing robotic systems

Knowledge of robotic programming languages

Practical knowledge of robotic fabrication processes

Education

Background in Industrial Robotics, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an Applied Robotics Engineer to contribute to the development and deployment of our innovative products. As a key member of the Xaba team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping AI‑powered robotics automation, while closely collaborating with the leadership team.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Xaba’s cross‑functional team of engineers to support the development, testing and deployment of AI models leveraging state‑of‑the‑art DNN, CNN and GNN models to augment industrial robotics cognition, awareness and facilitate their program generation.
• Conduct applied research in Robotics Welding, Inspection, Machining, and Assembling to gather data. This supports the development, training, auditing, and validation of physics‑based AI models for robotics fabrication processes.
• Provide training and support for Xaba's products.
• Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and pain points, ensuring successful integration of AI‑powered robotics software.

Technical Expertise

• Working experience with industrial robot manipulators: ABB, FANUC, UR, KUKA, etc.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in designing, building and deploying robotic systems.
• Practical knowledge of robotic fabrication processes, including welding, machining, assembling, or inspection.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

Nice to have

• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CloudCompare.
• Familiarity with robotic hardware components, sensors, actuators, lasers and cameras.
• Knowledge of robotic programming languages: RAPID, URSCRIPT, KRL, etc.
• Solid understanding of key robotic aspects: forward and inverse kinematics, jacobians, collision detection, path‑planning, control theory.

Education

• Background in Industrial Robotics, Automation, or degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Our location

While our team is remote‑first and fully distributed, for this position you must live in Detroit, Michigan, where our robotic lab is located.

Our Team and Perks

• We are an open, collaborative, and supportive culture including skill shares and design critiques.
• We believe that employees should be owners, which is why we provide stock option grants for full‑time employees.
• We believe in supporting the health and wellbeing of our team, which is why we offer a competitive health benefits package.
• As a remote‑first team, we believe in the importance of having the right set up, which is why we offer a home office budget.
• Learning and development is critical to us, which is why we have a self‑directed learning budget.
• Stock option grants for full‑time employees, promoting a sense of ownership.
• Competitive health benefits package.

Accommodations and Accessibility

Inclusion and equity are the cornerstones of how we recruit, hire, and develop talent. We encourage applications from all candidates, especially those who identify as members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQ++ community, women, caregivers, immigrants, and people living with disabilities. We encourage candidates to include any accommodations you require in your application. We look forward to hearing from you.