Applied Robotics Engineer

About Xaba

Xaba https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is at the forefront of AI-driven robotics automation, pioneering cutting‑edge solutions to enhance industrial processes. Headquartered globally, with a team of collaborative scientists, engineers, and designers, Xaba operates in a remote‑first and distributed environment. Join us in shaping the future of AI in robotics.

We are seeking an Applied Robotics Engineer to contribute to the development and deployment of our innovative products. As a key member of the Xaba team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping AI‑powered robotics automation, while closely collaborating with the leadership team.

• Collaborate with Xaba’s cross‑functional team of engineers to support the development, testing and deployment of AI models leveraging state‑of‑the‑art DNN, CNN and GNN models to augment industrial robotics cognition, awareness and facilitate their program generation.
• Conduct applied research in Robotics Welding, Inspection, Machining, and Assembling to gather data. This supports the development, training, auditing, and validation of physics‑based AI models for robotics fabrication processes.
• Provide training and support for Xaba's products.
• Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and pain points, ensuring successful integration of AI‑powered robotics software.

• Working experience with industrial robot manipulators: ABB, FANUC, UR, KUKA, etc.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in designing, building and deploying robotic systems.
• Practical knowledge of robotic fabrication processes, including welding, machining, assembling, or inspection.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

• Experience with Solid Works, AutoCAD, Cloud Compare.
• Familiarity with robotic hardware components, sensors, actuators, lasers and cameras.
• Knowledge of robotic programming languages: RAPID, URSCRIPT, KRL, etc.
• Solid understanding of key robotic aspects: forward and inverse kinematics, Jacobians, collision detection, path‑planning, control theory.

• Background in Industrial Robotics, Automation, or degree in Mechanical Engineering.

While our team is remote‑first and fully distributed, for this position you must live near Detroit, Michigan (when our robotics lab is located). Smart working is possible only for activities that do not require being present at the laboratory.

• We are an open, collaborative, and supportive culture including skill shares and design critiques.
• We believe that employees should be owners, which is why we provide stock option grants for full‑time employees.
• We support the health and wellbeing of our team, offering a competitive health benefits package.
• As a remote‑first team, we provide a home office budget.
• Learning and development is critical to us, which is why we have a self‑directed learning budget.

• Discover:
  You discover the opportunity and apply to the role.
• Talk: 30‑45 minute screening call with the hiring manager.
• Deep Dive: 60‑minute call to explore your experience.
• Meet Your Team:
  Video call with team members.
• Offer:
  
  Receive an offer.

Inclusion and equity are the cornerstones of how we recruit, hire, and develop talent. We encourage applications from all candidates, especially those who identify as members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQ++ community, women, caregivers, immigrants, and people living with disabilities. We encourage candidates to include any accommodations you require in your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

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