GrayMatter Robotics is looking to automate surface profile measurement for blasted/prepped substrates using advanced robotic techniques to enhance manufacturing efficiency and precision.
Requirements
- Hands-on prototyping of mechatronic or test/measurement systems; CAD familiarity.
- Proficiency in Python (NumPy/pandas), basic ROS, data acquisition, and Git.
- Comfortable building fixtures (3D printing/machining basics), wiring sensors, and running shop/lab experiments.
- Robotics exposure (UR/FANUC/KUKA), force/torque sensing, compliance control, motion planning.
- Computer vision (OpenCV), laser line scanners, confocal/white-light interferometry, or 3D cameras.
- Statistics for engineering: Gage R&R, MSA, uncertainty analysis; comfort with NIST-traceable roughness standards.
Responsibilities
- Mechanism and tooling: Design/prototype end-effectors/fixtures to automate Testex tape placement or similar technique, controlled burnishing, and gauge reading (force/torque, alignment, curvature & edge handling).
- Data and analytics: Implement Python/ROS routines for Ra/Rz/Rt and peak-to-valley metrics; apply filtering, sampling length/cutoff rules aligned to ISO/ASME practices (e.g., ISO 4287/4288).
- Correlation and calibration: Correlate replica-tape readings to profilometer ground truth; design Gage, uncertainty budgets, and DOE to characterize repeatability across media, operators, and geometries.
- Quality and reporting: Build go/no-go logic tied to spec windows; auto-generate QA reports and digital certificates with traceable logs.
- General support: Support testing and troubleshooting to keep pilots and deployments moving.
Other
- Pursuing a BS/MS in Mechanical /Mechatronics /Electrical /Materials /Manufacturing /Robotics or a similar field
- Strong technical writing (SOPs, validation reports) and stakeholder-facing comms.
- Must be able to secure work authorization in the United States.
- Must fall under one of the following categories: (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (i.e. current green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.
