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GrayMatter Robotics

Robot type
Industrial Automation
Location
CarsonCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Salary
$170,000–$200,000 a year
Full-time

Staff Mechatronics Engineer

Job description

Strong controls and mechatronics foundation with hands-on experience in PID tuning, motor and drive control, and frequency response analysis, combined with practical debugging using lab instruments and PLC-based industrial automation hardware (PLCs, safety modules, sensors, actuators). Proficient in embedded C/C++ and Python for low-level control and integration, and experienced in full-system robotic design spanning electrical, mechanical, and controls domains. Designs and sources components, creates CAD and technical drawings, and rapidly prototypes using 3D printing and basic shop tools with a strong DFM mindset.

GrayMatter Robotics is a well-capitalized Physical AI company headquartered…

Job responsibilities

  • Lead system-level design and architecture of robotic and automation solutions.
  • Own complex mechatronic subsystems across mechanical, electrical, and controls domains.
  • Serve as a technical authority on robotic cell design, integration, and performance.
  • Drive requirements definition, trade studies, and design reviews.
  • Partner with software, controls, manufacturing, and field teams to deliver robust systems.
  • Mentor senior and mid-level engineers; raise overall technical bar.
  • Support customer-facing technical discussions and solution validation when needed.
  • Identify technical risks early and guide mitigation strategies

Job requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in mechatronics, robotics, or automation engineering.
  • Strong background in industrial robotics, automation systems, or complex machinery.
  • Demonstrated ownership of system-level designs through deployment.
  • Deep understanding of electromechanical systems and controls integration.
  • Experience leading technical projects or acting as a technical lead.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and make architecture-level decisions.
  • Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Experience with robotic cell design in manufacturing environments.

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