Process Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Los Angeles, United States; on-site. Travel to customer sites may be required up to 50% of the time. Applicants must meet U.S. export control requirements and maintain U.S. work authorization throughout employment.

Salary: $80,000–$150,000 per year, plus equity and bonus opportunities.

Company

hirify.global is a Physical AI and robotics company developing Factory SuperIntelligence systems for manufacturing through a Robots-as-a-Service model.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize robotic manufacturing processes for sanding, polishing, spray coating, and coating removal.
• Design and execute structured Design of Experiments studies to characterize material-removal physics and process parameters.
• Build predictive process models and translate experimental findings into deployable customer automation.
• Collaborate with customers to define process specifications and support live deployments.
• Support end-of-arm tooling design and integration with robotics, systems, and application engineering teams.
• Analyze manufacturing data and use Python, statistical software, and AI tools to improve process characterization and prediction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Material Science, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of industry experience in manufacturing process development, process engineering, or a related role.
• Practical experience using Design of Experiments or Design for Six Sigma methodology.
• Proficiency in material science principles and their application to manufacturing processes.
• Research experience in an academic or industry setting, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must meet U.S. export control requirements and maintain ongoing U.S. work authorization.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Material Science, or a related field.
• Five or more years of process engineering experience in manufacturing, robotics, or automation.
• Experience with robotic systems, end-of-arm tooling, surface finishing, or material removal.
• Python or C++, CAD software, FANUC programming, or comparable industrial robot experience.
• Experience combining R&D with commercial production and using AI or machine learning for process optimization.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on physical AI systems deployed in active manufacturing environments.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Regular offsite events and a discretionary productivity fund.
• Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation support.