Robotic Process Engineer for RoboForming & CAD Automation

Machinalabs; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Machina Labs seeks a Robotic Process Engineer to enable RoboForming by manipulating CAD data, generating robot tool paths, and optimizing forming strategies. You will work with the RoboCraftsman system and internal software to translate digital designs into actionable robotic instructions and rigorously test with real-world feedback.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, collaboration across engineering teams, and a strong focus on digital tooling, data-driven improvement, and safety

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, robotics, or prototyping.
• Proficiency in at least one CAD software (SolidWorks, Catia, NX, Fusion 360, Rhino).
• Familiarity with CAM, tool path generation, or robot programming.
• Strong data analysis skills (MATLAB, Python, advanced Excel).
• Comfort with rapid decision making in open-ended problems.

Responsibilities

• Generate and modify CAD models for RoboForming compatible parts.
• Use internal software to convert CAD into robot tool paths for RoboCraftsman.
• Analyze RoboForming data and 3D scans to assess part quality and improvements.
• Design and execute DOE experiments to optimize forming parameters and tool paths.
• Collaborate with product managers, hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.
• Contribute to technical discussions with customers to support goals.
• Work autonomously, refine decisions with outcomes, document results for reuse.

Skills

CAD surface modeling

Industrial robots

Python scripting

Automation tools

Data analysis

DOE design

Machining knowledge

Metrology awareness

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

NX

Fusion 360

Rhino

CAM software

Robot programming

Job description

Machina Labs seeks a Robotic Process Engineer to enable RoboForming by manipulating CAD data, generating robot tool paths, and optimizing forming strategies. You will work with the RoboCraftsman system and internal software to translate digital designs into actionable robotic instructions and rigorously test with real-world feedback.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, collaboration across engineering teams, and a strong focus on digital tooling, data-driven improvement, and safety