Automotive Robotics Researcher
Core
Drive advanced robotics research and development to support GM's future manufacturing and product strategies, creating innovative, scalable robotic solutions for complex industrial applications.
Role type
Senior IC robotics researcher (industrial automation)
Builds
Scalable robotic solutions for processing, assembly, and material handling in manufacturing environments
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Robot kinematics and dynamics, Robot motion and trajectory planning, Robot control methods, Multi-robot systems coordination, Industrial articulated robot programming, Industrial mobile robot navigation, Digital twins and offline programming, End-to-end AI for robot control, Gripper and end-effector design, Grasp planning under uncertainty
Preferred skills
PhD in robotics, controls, or intelligent systems, Experience with Fanuc robot programming (KAREL), Experience with ROS-based control architectures, Expert-level modeling and simulation of robotic systems
Technologies
ROS, KAREL, Digital Twin platforms, Industrial robot controllers
Responsibilities
Generate innovative concepts and lead R&D projects, Lead research and experiments to validate concepts, Produce high-quality research reports and publications, Build and manage partnerships with divisional teams, Execute complex technical assignments with minimal guidance, Represent GM as a technical leader in external communities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
