Mission We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Robotics Application Engineer to take complete ownership of the quality of our robotic systems output You will be the go-to expert for ensuring our robots perform flawless sanding and spraying applications This role is critical in refining our technology mitigating defects and ensuring our customers receive the highest quality results through systematic experimentation and data-driven improvements What You ll Do Own Application Quality Be the ultimate owner of the quality and final finish for robotic sanding and spraying applications You will define what good looks like and ensure the robots achieve it consistently Process Parameter Optimization Design conduct and analyze experiments Design of Experiments - DoE to determine the optimal parameters for various surfaces and conditions This includes variables like robot speed tool pressure spray flow rate standoff distance and path planning Defect Analysis Mitigation Become an expert in identifying categorizing and resolving application defects e g orange peel drips inconsistent material removal You will develop and document robust mitigation techniques Data-Driven Improvement Lead the data collection process using high-speed robotic imaging systems to capture application quality in real-time You will be responsible for annotating this data to create high-quality datasets Algorithm Model Development Collaborate closely with our Machine Learning team to use your annotated datasets to build and refine custom models Your insights will directly improve the robot s autonomous defect detection and correction algorithms Deployment Excellence Work hand-in-hand with field deployment engineers to transfer your knowledge and ensure that application quality standards are successfully implemented and maintained at customer sites Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as the voice of application quality within the company You will collaborate with mechanical electrical and software engineering teams to influence robot design and development ensuring our hardware and software are optimized for a perfect finish What You ll Need Proven experience in developing and tuning parameters for robotic sanding and or spraying applications This is a mandatory requirement Demonstrable experience in designing and executing experiments DoE to solve complex process challenges A deep understanding of common defects in surface finishing and the scientific principles behind correcting them Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on methodical approach Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with interdisciplinary teams e g software hardware deployment Familiarity with cobots robots e g Universal Robots and their programming Experience with machine vision systems or other sensor-based data collection is a strong plus A basic understanding of data annotation and the lifecycle of machine learning models is highly desirable Bachelor s degree in Robotics Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field Why Join Us Be at the forefront of applying robotics and AI to solve real-world manufacturing challenges Opportunity to see your work directly impact product quality and customer satisfaction Work in a dynamic collaborative and innovative environment Competitive salary advantages and opportunities for professional growth