Research Engineer

Particle4X; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Particle4X is seeking a Research Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and optimization of advanced automated particle imaging systems, blending mechanical design, robotics, embedded systems, computer vision, AI, software, and experimental validation.

You will work across disciplines to create CAD models, develop embedded hardware, and implement ML/vision algorithms, with emphasis on system performance, validation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of robotics, mechanical design, electromechanical systems, control systems, programming, computer vision, or artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated particle imaging and characterization systems integrating mechanical, electrical, optical, and software components.
• Create mechanical designs, 3D models, and engineering drawings for prototypes, instrument components, and motion-control assemblies using CAD tools.
• Develop and integrate embedded electronics, sensors, actuators, control systems, and data acquisition hardware.
• Program engineering software tools using Python, C++, MATLAB, or related technologies for system control, image acquisition, and data processing.
• Develop and optimize machine learning, computer vision, and image processing algorithms for particle detection and characterization.
• Design image-feedback control systems for automated instrument operation.
• Conduct prototype testing, system validation, data analysis, and performance optimization.
• Prepare technical documentation, engineering specifications, and validation reports.

Skills

Robotics

Computer vision

AI/ML

Programming

System integration

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Robotics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Particle4X is a deep-technology company specializing in AI-powered computationalimaging and particle diagnostics. The company develops advanced platforms thatintegrate digital holography, artificial intelligence, robotics, optical systems,and high-performance computing to enable real-time particle detection,classification, and characterization for scientific, industrial, and commercialapplications.

Position Summary

Particle4X is seeking a Research Engineer to support the design, development,integration, and optimization of advanced automated particle imaging systems. Theposition involves multidisciplinary engineering work combining mechanical design,robotics, embedded systems, computer vision, artificial intelligence, softwaredevelopment, and experimental validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated particle imaging andcharacterization systems integrating mechanical, electrical, optical, and softwarecomponents.
• Create mechanical designs, 3D models, and engineering drawingsfor prototypes, instrument components, and motion-control assemblies using CAD tools.
• Develop and integrate embedded electronics, sensors, actuators,control systems, and data acquisition hardware.
• Program engineering software tools using Python, C++, MATLAB, orrelated technologies for system control, image acquisition, and data processing.
• Develop and optimize machine learning, computer vision, andimage processing algorithms for particle detection and characterization.
• Design image-feedback control systems for automated instrumentoperation.
• Conduct prototype testing, system validation, data analysis, andperformance optimization.
• Prepare technical documentation, engineering specifications, andvalidation reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• Knowledge of robotics, mechanical design, electromechanicalsystems, control systems, programming, computer vision, or artificial intelligence.