Controls & Robotics Engineering Lead

Jumper Mobility Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tesla experience

Waymo experience

Job summary

Jumper Mobility Inc. seeks a seasoned engineer to design, deploy, and operate the robotic automation stack for its autonomous fleet depots in Austin.

You will lead deployment of robotic arms for charging and interior cleaning, integrating hardware control with software orchestration and ensuring safe, robust PLC/ROS-based systems for field use. Collaborate with OEM partners like ABB and Fanuc, prototype rapidly with depot layout and grid needs, and manage cross-functional teams including

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial automation, robotics systems integration, or EV charging/infra.
• Experience deploying robotic systems (charging, warehouse, or vehicle manufacturing).
• Proficiency with PLCs, ROS, or similar real-time robotics controls environments.
• Deep understanding of safety protocols and redundancy in physical systems.
• Ability to lead contractors and work cross-functionally across software, design, and BD.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of robotic arms for fast DC charging and 8-minute vehicle interior cleaning
• Integrate hardware control logic with software orchestration layer
• Design robust, safety-compliant PLC or ROS-based systems for field environments
• Partner with OEM vendors (ABB, Fanuc, etc.) to select and configure automation hardware
• Rapidly prototype in coordination with depot layout, grid infrastructure, and uptime SLAs

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics integration

EV charging

PLC

ROS

Safety protocols

Contractor leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PLC

ROS

Job description

Design, deploy, and operate the robotic automation stack for Jumper Mobility’s autonomous fleet depots—starting with robotic charging and cleaning integration for our first pilot facility.

Responsibilities

Lead deployment of robotic arms for fast DC charging and 8-minute vehicle interior cleaning

Integrate hardware control logic with software orchestration layer

Design robust, safety-compliant PLC or ROS-based systems for field environments

Partner with OEM vendors (ABB, Fanuc, etc.) to select and configure automation hardware

Rapidly prototype in coordination with depot layout, grid infrastructure, and uptime SLAs

Required Experience

5+ years in industrial automation, robotics systems integration, or EV charging/infra

Experience deploying robotic systems (charging, warehouse, or vehicle manufacturing)

Proficiency with PLCs, ROS, or similar real-time robotics controls environments

Deep understanding of safety protocols and redundancy in physical systems

Ability to lead contractors and work cross-functionally across software, design, and BD

Bonus

Past experience at Tesla, Waymo, Rivian, Amazon Robotics, ABB, or Cruise Infra

Familiarity with high-amp EV fast charging controls, robotic arms, or AV fleet servicing