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Motion Recruitment Partners LLC lists this Machine Learning Engineer, Physical Ai Systems - Westborough, Ma opportunity in westborough, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionA global leader in advanced robotics and automation is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer, Physical AI Systems to join its robotics engineering organization in Westborough, Massachusetts .
This role focuses on developing machine learning systems that enable autonomous robots to perceive, understand, and interact with the physical world. You will build and deploy AI models that help robotic platforms identify products, determine optimal grasp points, manipulate objects, and transport inventory safely and efficiently throughout highly automated fulfillment environments.
Working at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, robotics, and large-scale automation, you will collaborate with software engineers, roboticists, and hardware teams to solve real-world challenges involving robotic picking, package handling, object recognition, and autonomous movement. Your work will directly impact the performance of robotic systems responsible for moving millions of items through complex operational environments.
This is a full-time employee (FTE) position based in Westborough, MA , with regular onsite collaboration in robotics development labs and testing facilities.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of industry experience in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Vision, or a related technical field
Strong programming experience in Python
Experience developing and deploying machine learning models into production environments
Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Strong understanding of computer vision, object detection, segmentation, and perception systems
Experience working with large-scale datasets and training pipelines
Familiarity with Linux development environments
Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including testing, Git, code reviews, and CI/CD
Ability to work closely with both software and hardware engineering teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with robotics platforms and autonomous systems
Knowledge of ROS or ROS 2
Experience with robotic manipulation, grasp planning, or motion planning
Familiarity with RGB, depth camera, stereo vision, LiDAR, or multimodal sensor systems
Experience deploying machine learning models onto edge devices or robotic hardware
Exposure to reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or behavior modeling
Familiarity with simulation environments such as Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or related robotics tools
Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field
What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities
Design, train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models that enable robots to identify, locate, and manipulate physical objects
Develop computer vision systems that help robots distinguish boxes, totes, packages, and inventory items under varying environmental conditions
Build perception models that determine how robotic arms should approach, grasp, lift, and move objects of different sizes, shapes, and weights
Partner with robotics software engineers to integrate machine learning models into production robotic systems
Analyze real-world robot performance data to improve picking accuracy, handling efficiency, and system reliability
Develop training and evaluation pipelines using data collected from deployed robotic platforms
Optimize machine learning models for low-latency inference on physical robotic hardware
Design experiments to improve robotic manipulation success rates across challenging operational scenarios
Validate model performance through lab testing, simulation, and real-world robotic deployments
Contribute to the development of next-generation Physical AI systems that combine perception, decision-making, and robotic control
The Offer
Full-time employee (FTE) opportunity based in Westborough, MA
Competitive base salary: $140,000 - $170,000
Annual performance bonus eligibility
Employee stock purchase program and equity opportunities
Career advancement within a world-class robotics and machine learning organization
Opportunity to develop cutting-edge Physical AI technologies deployed at massive scale
Collaborative environment focused on innovation, experimentation, and technical excellence
You will receive the following benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Life and Disability Insurance
Professional Development Resources
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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Worksite address
westborough, MA, 01581, US
Who can apply
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