Divergent 3D is on a mission to democratize the design and manufacture of vehicles. We want to enable a future where small entrepreneurial teams across the globe will bring increasingly material and energy efficient transportation solutions to market with a fraction of the capital and time. 

The current auto manufacturing system is economically and environmentally broken. Divergent invented a manufacturing system that combines software, additive manufacturing, and assembly technologies to radically reduce the material, energy, time and capital required to design and build vehicles. This will transform the automotive industry from capital intensive to innovation intensive while dramatically reducing the lifecycle environmental impact of vehicles. Over the past two years, the company has been recognized for its disruptive innovation, receiving the Frost & Sullivan Innovation of the Year and the inaugural Petersen Innovation in the Automotive Industry awards as well as being named a Google Moonshot company.

The Role: Lead Roboticist

D3D is currently seeking an experienced roboticist who will serve as the lead on all programming, documenting, updating and troubleshooting matters of manufacturing robotic automation cell. The ideal candidate will understand theoretical approaches and practical implementations aspects of robot programming. You will be working with a team to develop innovative technological solutions for current and future applications at D3D.

We are establishing a next generation manufacturing system focused on manufacturing processes that blend the latest technologies along with traditional process technologies. Assembly processes will be designed for optimal flow in a build to order model with highly configurable products. You will be challenged with implementation of a flexible assembly line with these product types. We have a variety of lightweight materials including alloys and composites, assembled using process technologies, including 3D printing, Bonding, Robotic assembly, Laser Welding, and Robotic Welding. 

What You Will Do:

• Own robot's performance and performance issues

• Work with Manufacturing & Operations to deploy and support novel robotic automation cell in production environment

• Develop techniques to ensure optimization and avoid collisions between robots

• Create, document, optimize, update and debug robot programs (KUKA / Fanuc / Motoman / Comau)

• Work with cross functional teams to determine specific process requirements.

• Ensure that all off-line or on-line robot programs developed are efficient and that they adhere to all functional and operational requirements including cycle speeds, throughput, recovery, and safety

• Support implementation and validation of controls systems tied to robotics.

• Provide complete documentation of the robotic procedures, including printouts of robot path programs and all associated data fields

• Maintain accurate records and documentation according to operation and quality standards

• Support and participate in the off-line robotic motion studies and process simulations

What You Have:

• Masters in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Robotics

• 12+ years of robotic programming knowledge and work experience 

• Thorough understanding of automated manufacturing systems and operations, including mechanical, electrical and controls processes

• Hands on experience with KUKA, Fanuc, Motoman or Comau robots

• A thorough understanding of kinematics

• Well versed in programming languages including KAREL, JAVA, C, C++, VB, PASCAL, FORTRAN and PLC

• A knack to thrive in a startup environment 

• Ability to effectively work with small teams and interfacing with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints

The Extras:

• Knowledge of vehicle systems and requirements

• PhD in Engineering Technology or Robotics

Divergent 3D is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.