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Applied Robotics Engineer - Detroit, Michigan

byte-code spa
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026

About Xaba

Xaba https://www.xaba.ai/ is at the forefront of AI-driven robotics automation, pioneering cutting-edge solutions to enhance industrial processes. Headquartered globally, with a team of collaborative scientists, engineers, and designers, Xaba operates in a remote-first and distributed environment. Join us in shaping the future of AI in robotics.

The Role

We are seeking an Applied Robotics Engineer to contribute to the development and deployment of our innovative products. As a key member of the Xaba team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping AI-powered robotics automation, while closely collaborating with the leadership team.

What you will do:

  • Collaborate with Xaba’s cross-functional team of engineers to support the development, testing and deployment of AI models leveraging state-of-the-art DNN, CNN and GNN models to augment industrial robotics cognition, awareness and facilitate their program generation

  • Conduct applied research in Robotics Welding, Inspection, Machining, and Assembling to gather data. This supports the development, training, auditing, and validation of physics-based AI models for robotics fabrication processes.

  • Provide training and support for Xaba's products.

  • Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and pain points, ensuring successful integration of AI-powered robotics software.

Technical Expertise:

  • Working experience with industrial robot manipulators: ABB, FANUC, UR, KUKA, etc.

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in designing, building and deploying robotic systems.

  • Practical knowledge of robotic fabrication processes, including welding, machining, assembling, or inspection.

  • Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

Nice to have:

  • Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CloudCompare.

  • Familiarity with robotic hardware components, sensors, actuators, lasers and cameras.

  • Knowledge of robotic programming languages: RAPID, URSCRIPT, KRL, etc.

  • Solid understanding of key robotic aspects: forward and inverse kinematics, jacobians, collision detection, path-planning, control theory.

Education:

  • Background in Industrial Robotics, Automation, or degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Our location

While our team is remote-first and fully distributed, for this position you must live in Detroit, Michigan, where our robotic lab is located.

Our Team and Perks

  • We are an open, collaborative, and supportive culture including skill shares and design critiques

  • We believe that employees should be owners, which is why we provide stock option grants for full-time employees

  • We believe in supporting the health and wellbeing of our team, which is why we offer a competitive health benefits package

  • As a remote-first team, we believe in the importance of having the right set up, which is why we offer a home office budget

  • Learning and development is critical to us, which is why we have a self-directed learning budget

  • Stock option grants for full-time employees, promoting a sense of ownership.

  • Competitive health benefits package.

Our Hiring Process

  • Discover: You discover the opportunity and apply to the role

  • Talk: You take part in a 30-45 minute screening call with the Hiring Manager to chat about the role and the team.

  • Deep dive: We have a 60 minute call to dive deep into your experience and the role.

  • Meet your team: You have a video call with a few other Xaba team members.

  • Offer: You receive an offer to join Xaba!

Accommodations and Accessibility

Inclusion and equity are the cornerstones of how we recruit, hire, and develop talent. We encourage applications from all candidates, especially those who identify as members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQ community, women, caregivers, immigrants, and people living with disabilities. We encourage candidates to include any accommodations you require in your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

About Byte-Code SpA

As Italian hiring partner, Byte-Code is helping Xaba finding the best candidates. You can apply through our website: https://bytecode.recruitee.com/



Technical Expertise:

  • Working experience with industrial robot manipulators: ABB, FANUC, UR, KUKA, etc.

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in designing, building and deploying robotic systems.

  • Practical knowledge of robotic fabrication processes, including welding, machining, assembling, or inspection.

  • Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

Nice to have:

  • Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CloudCompare.

  • Familiarity with robotic hardware components, sensors, actuators, lasers and cameras.

  • Knowledge of robotic programming languages: RAPID, URSCRIPT, KRL, etc.

  • Solid understanding of key robotic aspects: forward and inverse kinematics, jacobians, collision detection, path-planning, control theory.

Education:

  • Background in Industrial Robotics, Automation, or degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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