{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"45c79aa11fcdcad5dab0e27c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/45c79aa11fcdcad5dab0e27c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/45c79aa11fcdcad5dab0e27c","title":"Robotics engineer","description":"Job description\nSorting Robotics Inc. is looking for a robotics Engineer to design, develop, and deploy robotic solutions to manufacturing companies.\nThis position is a Mid-level position requiring 5-10 years of working experience in the field of robotics, industrial automation, and mechanical engineering.\nDo you love getting your hands dirty building things and solving tough problems with practical pragmatic designs? Are you naturally curious about improving processes and machine capabilities?\nPreferred: Must be comfortable with cannabis (preferred you enjoy it and have experienced it)- as we manufacture innovations for the legal cannabis market in the US and Canada.\nIDEAL CANDIDATE SKILLS\nMechanical and Electrical Engineering B.S. with an M.S. in either field.\nExperience with robotic systems in either a professional or personal setting.\nCapability to iteratively design using prototyping tools eg. CAD, laser cutter, 3D printing, CNC machines, Eagle PCB.\nKnowledge of relevant manufacturing processes for production and prototype. Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.\nBe able to take initiative on other roles the company needs to succeed.\nWorking knowledge of low level programming for 6DOF arms or other robotic systems.\nAs you will be working directly with the founder, expect to learn a lot in a short amount of time. This is a \"get your hands dirty\" technical leadership position. There will be long hours and days where nothing works; but in the end you will be working on multi-million dollar product in a room full of people that appreciate you.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nYou will own the designs from cradle to grave and be responsible for their technical success.\nInitial concept, design, GD&T drawings, assessment of mass, cost, manufacturing feasibility, function, rapid prototyping using 3D printing, etc.\nDevelop parametric design concepts and production designs Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical modelling/simulation\nInterface with suppliers for manufacturing feasibility, validation, and other engineering activities as specified for the assigned commodity.\nHelp deliver world-class artisanship, fit/finish and support for successful product launch.\nAssemble and install machines to customers across the nation. Travel is approximately 1-5% of your time.\nRequirements\nBS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or similar. Possesses technical knowledge and expertise in robotics, automation, or related field.\nHas previously worked on an R&D team from concept to delivery.\nStrong working knowledge of fundamental mechanical engineering knowledge.\nExamples of working on 6DOF or similar cobot arms.\nWorking knowledge of python or similar coding language.\nMinimum of 5 years full-time working experience.\nNot currently enrolled in a college or graduate program.\nFree to work without visa sponsorship.\nProof of Covid-19 vaccination is required.\nYou can view our website at http://www.sortingrobotics.com.\nBenefits\nSalary: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year + 0.2% Equity + Full Benefits + fun company perks\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nMonday to Friday\nWeekends as needed\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nLos Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Required)\nExperience:\nMechanical or Robotics engineering: 5 years (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Sorting Robotics","rawCompany":"sorting robotics","city":"Van Nuys","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:26:12.373Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3024.01","title":"Robotics Technicians","slug":"robotics-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"333922","title":"Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"conveyor-and-conveying-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Robotics engineer","description":"Job description\nSorting Robotics Inc. is looking for a robotics Engineer to design, develop, and deploy robotic solutions to manufacturing companies.\nThis position is a Mid-level position requiring 5-10 years of working experience in the field of robotics, industrial automation, and mechanical engineering.\nDo you love getting your hands dirty building things and solving tough problems with practical pragmatic designs? Are you naturally curious about improving processes and machine capabilities?\nPreferred: Must be comfortable with cannabis (preferred you enjoy it and have experienced it)- as we manufacture innovations for the legal cannabis market in the US and Canada.\nIDEAL CANDIDATE SKILLS\nMechanical and Electrical Engineering B.S. with an M.S. in either field.\nExperience with robotic systems in either a professional or personal setting.\nCapability to iteratively design using prototyping tools eg. CAD, laser cutter, 3D printing, CNC machines, Eagle PCB.\nKnowledge of relevant manufacturing processes for production and prototype. Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.\nBe able to take initiative on other roles the company needs to succeed.\nWorking knowledge of low level programming for 6DOF arms or other robotic systems.\nAs you will be working directly with the founder, expect to learn a lot in a short amount of time. This is a \"get your hands dirty\" technical leadership position. There will be long hours and days where nothing works; but in the end you will be working on multi-million dollar product in a room full of people that appreciate you.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nYou will own the designs from cradle to grave and be responsible for their technical success.\nInitial concept, design, GD&T drawings, assessment of mass, cost, manufacturing feasibility, function, rapid prototyping using 3D printing, etc.\nDevelop parametric design concepts and production designs Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical modelling/simulation\nInterface with suppliers for manufacturing feasibility, validation, and other engineering activities as specified for the assigned commodity.\nHelp deliver world-class artisanship, fit/finish and support for successful product launch.\nAssemble and install machines to customers across the nation. Travel is approximately 1-5% of your time.\nRequirements\nBS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or similar. 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