Robotics Research Engineer

Aimlroles; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and prescription drug

Parental leave

Employee vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vacation purchase option

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Robotics Research Engineer to advance autonomous robotics research and development. This hybrid role involves on-site collaboration and home-office work while delivering state-of-the-art motion planning and perception capabilities.

The position requires a Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s with substantial experience) in robotics or related fields and expertise in C++/Python, embedded software, and data visualization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience if using a Bachelor’s degree path; 2 years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience developing motion planning or perception algorithms for robotic platforms.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python, including embedded software, for implementation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, control and coordinate motion of a heterogeneous fleet of robots in semi-structured environments.
• Use advanced compute systems to solve scheduling problems and perception with uncertainty.
• Oversee vision-based safety enhancement/enforcement in industrial settings.
• Perform visual inspection of vehicles for abnormality detection.

Skills

Motion Planning

Perception

C++

Python

Embedded Software

Data Visualization

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIL Testing

Job description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. Ford’sResearch and Advanced Engineeringteamtakes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.

What you’ll be able to do:

Robotics Research Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite.Plan, control and coordinate the motion of a heterogenous fleet of robots in semi-structured and dynamic environments with distributed sensing. Use advanced compute systems to solve scheduling problems Object/people classification/recognition in environments with non-uniform lighting and incorporating associated models of uncertainty in motion planning and interaction decision making. Oversee vision-based safety enhancement/enforcement in industrial settings. Perform visual inspection of vehicles for abnormality detection/identification.

You’ll have…

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Development of algorithms related to Motion Planning or Perception for inclusion on robotic research platforms. 2. Utilize programming or software development in C++ and Python, including embedded software, for code reviews and robotic implementation and deployment. 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:1. Deploying controls and motion planning software on robotic hardware 2. Testing system functionality using Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Testing. 3. Translating design requirements into functional specification. 4. Data visualization, including formatting analytics data, and presenting data to senior engineers. 5. Integrating hardware and software systems to meet functional requirements.

We are offering a salary of$141,066.00 - $175,912.32/yr.

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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