Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Gravis Robotics
Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Gravis Robotics
Autonomy software for retrofitted heavy equipment
Gravis Robotics is a high-growth Series A start-up backed by SoftBank, bringing Physical AI to the construction industry, turning heavy construction machines into autonomous robots.
Gravis began as an ETH Zurich spin-out, and our unique combination of learning-based automation and augmented remote control lets one operator safely conduct a fleet of earthmoving machines in a gamified environment.
Backed by deep robotics research and now deployed across multiple countries with leading construction and equipment partners, our team is rapidly growing to bring this technology to a trillion-dollar industry.
The Gravis RACK is a machine-agnostic retrofit kit that adds autonomy to excavators and wheel loaders from 10 to 100+ tonnes: LiDAR and camera sensing, GNSS RTK, networking hardware and rugged edge compute that works offline. Paired with the Slate tablet and our Copilot software, it lets an operator run a machine manually, with AI assistance, or fully autonomously.
We are looking for a manufacturing systems engineer to own the production process and make it ready for a significant scaleup. You will work closely with our engineering and production team in Zürich to make our production more reliable and scalable.
This role is very hands-on and you will spend a lot of your time on the shop floor solving issues and improving production hand in hand with assembly technicians. You will be building out a world class production system to support a rapidly growing supply base.
Own how our product is built from start to finish
Create and maintain production process documentation, both for internal and external manufacturing
Improve workstation layout, flow design and tooling from incoming goods to product shipping
Support make vs buy decisions and supplier selection
Support new product introduction from development to production
Close DFM feedback loop to improve manufacturability
A university degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics Engineering or equivalent practical experience
3+ years experience in manufacturing / process engineering in mid volume manufacturing
Taken a product from prototype to repeatable series production before
CAD knowledge for designing fixtures and reviewing designs
Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
Good command of English, both written and spoken
Willing to travel ~20% internationally to support external manufacturing
ERP / MRP Systems
BOM management
GD&T
Python for test automation and production tooling
Off-highway, agricultural, mining or other harsh-environment equipment
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and to be part of a company that is reshaping heavy construction.
Gravis is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team, and do not discriminate based on race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Autonomy software for retrofitted heavy equipment
Gravis Robotics retrofit-kit for heavy construction machines turns excavators into remotely operated or autonomous work vehicles. The system merges machine telemetry with onboard sensors to enable self-stabilising control, autonomous manoeuvres, and augmented vision that helps operators work from outside the cab or with limited in-cab time. It targets infrastructure and construction projects dealing with labour shortages and slow productivity, selling and supporting autonomous solutions for critical equipment on challenging sites. Gravis is differentiating itself as an ETH Zurich spin-out that focuses on retrofitting existing heavy machinery with an AI autonomy stack for on-site autonomy and remote operation, aiming to scale deployment globally. The company’s goal is to expand worldwide adoption and hiring, backed by a $200 million Series A from SoftBank in August 2026 to accelerate growth and deployment.
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