Automotive Robotics Researcher

General Motors

Hybrid (expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week)
Master's degree in robotics or engineering
3-5 years individual researcher experience
Expertise in robot kinematics and dynamics
General Motors is seeking an Automotive Robotics Researcher to lead advanced robotics research and development to enhance manufacturing and product strategies. The role requires a strong technical background in robotics, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to innovative solutions in the automotive sector

Job Summary

  • The Senior Robotics Researcher will drive advanced robotics research and development to support GM's future manufacturing and product strategies.
  • This role requires leading experiments to validate concepts and produce high-quality research reports and records of invention.
  • GM offers a hybrid work environment where the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week.

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General Motors is seeking an Automotive Robotics Researcher to lead advanced robotics research and development to enhance manufacturing and product strategies. The role requires a strong technical background in robotics, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to innovative solutions in the automotive sector.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in Robotics or Engineering
  • 3-5 years individual researcher experience
  • Expertise in robot kinematics and dynamics
  • Knowledge of Fanuc KAREL programming
  • Experience with ROS-based control architectures
  • Digital twins and offline programming skills
  • Industrial articulated and mobile robot integration

Nice-to-have

  • PhD in Robotics or Intelligent Systems
  • Track record of external publications
  • Experience with flexible material manipulation
  • Strong cross-functional partnership skills
  • Ability to lead technical design reviews
  • Innovative thinking in state-of-the-art research

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required; PhD preferred
  • 3-5 years of individual researcher experience
  • No immigration sponsorship provided

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization without sponsorship

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