Grafton Sciences is building physical superintelligence — systems that can experiment, reason, and make discoveries in the real world. We’re designing autonomous laboratories that learn through interaction, not imitation — starting with disease and energy. Our mission is to build the first system capable of true scientific discovery.
Requirements
- Expertise in CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360), rapid prototyping, and mechanical analysis (FEA preferred).
- Familiarity with motion control, servo systems, and safety mechanisms.
- Bonus: experience in electrical design, embedded systems, or ML-driven calibration.
- Experience in robotic-hardware startups, lab-automation environments, or advanced manufacturing.
- Exposure to electrical design, firmware, or ML-based calibration is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and assemble robotic and mechanical subsystems (motion platforms, end effectors, precision fixtures, fluidic manifolds).
- Integrate commercial robots (UR, Franka, gantry) with custom automation equipment.
- Develop calibration, alignment, and safety routines for continuous 24/7 operation.
- Collaborate with electrical, controls, and ML teams to link actuation, sensing, and data collection.
- Design for robustness: systems that can run unattended, handle failure gracefully, and be repaired efficiently.
Other
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 3 to 7+ years building or integrating robotic or automation hardware (industrial, research, or startup environment). Demonstration of excellence is more critical than years of experience.
- A temperament suited to early-stage environments: relentless follow-through, intellectual curiosity, and calm in ambiguity.
- Candidates must demonstrate clear evidence of systems-level thinking and executional excellence; formal technical degrees do not impact evaluation.
- We’re looking for people who thrive in demanding environments — researchers and engineers who could work anywhere but want to work on something that actually changes the pace of scientific discovery.
