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Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Robotics and IoT Integration Engineer to lead robotics projects at Autodesk Research’s Technology Center in Boston. Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role involves close collaboration with Research Engineers across North America to drive projects in robotics and IoT sensor integration, supporting innovative research and product development, including work on digital twins. The role requires quarterly travel to our robotics lab in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
Lead design, integration, and deployment of robotic cells for manufacturing and construction research projects, including custom end effectors, tooling, fixtures, and safety systems
Configure IoT devices, machine communications, and advanced sensors (e.g., vision systems, force/torque sensors) to create autonomous workflows and IoT-enabled environments
Connect and test data streams using Tandem Connect and other protocols like MTConnect and OPC UA to support data flow into digital twins
Collaborate with industry partners to deliver innovative robotic solutions, including turnkey and custom programming for construction, manufacturing, and industrial automation
Support CNC programming, digital fabrication workflows, and advanced manufacturing techniques to enable precise automation.
Drive innovation using the robotics hardware at the Boston Technology Center, which includes industrial, collaborative, and mobile robots
Contribute to developing the Digital Twin of the Autodesk Technology Centers
Support maintenance and daily operations of the Boston Technology Center
Promote safety for staff, researchers, and visitors
Provide robotics expertise and training to workshop users from research, product, and resident teams
Foster collaborations with leading organizations in the Boston area
Minimum Qualifications
Experience with industrial robots (e.g., ABB, KUKA, FANUC)
Experience with collaborative robots (e.g., UR10, Universal Robots)
Knowledge of IoT device protocols such as MQTT, MTConnect, and OPC UA
Comfortable in a fast-paced prototyping environment with CNC equipment
Adaptable and committed to continuous learning
Strong communication skills, including customer interaction
Minimum 5 years in robotics or a related engineering field
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Experience working in facilities managing industrial equipment and engaging with customers
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