Forward Deployed Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead Technical Execution at Customer Sites
• Analyze and modify CAD models to ensure compatibility with the RoboForming process.
• Use Machina’s software stack to convert CAD models into toolpaths for execution on RoboCraftsman cells.
• Support customer production programs by analyzing RoboForming process data and 3D scan results to assess part quality and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Design and execute structured experiments (DOE) to optimize forming parameters and toolpath strategies for customer applications.
• Work autonomously, make informed decisions with incomplete data, and rapidly iterate based on results.
• Document processes, experiments, results, and analyses to drive continuous improvement across Machina’s engineering teams.
• Maintain Cell Performance and Production Readiness

Job requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, robotics, automation, prototyping, or related engineering environments.
• Proficiency with CAD software and familiarity with CAM workflows, toolpath generation, CNC programming, robotics, or automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience designing, testing, and implementing manufacturing process improvements, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience using data to drive technical decisions.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments, making rapid decisions, and adapting to changing customer and production needs.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, machine shop, prototyping, or production environments.
• Prior experience in a customer-facing technical role (forward-deployed, field engineering, applications engineering, or similar).