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Mujin

Robotics and AI for industrial automation

Electrical Controls Engineer 2

Full-TimePosted on 8/10/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Suwanee, GA, USA
In PersonTravel up to 25% domestically and internationally is required.
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
  • At least 3 years of experience in industrial automation, system integration, or electrical controls engineering.
  • Industrial electrical design experience, including the ability to generate and interpret electrical schematics.
  • Experience designing with EPLAN.
  • PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation and/or Siemens.
  • Hands-on experience with safety PLCs, safety relays, and functional safety design for robotic applications.
  • Knowledge of functional safety standards including ISO 13849.
  • Proficiency with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, TCP/IP, MODBUS, and IO-Link.
  • Strong understanding of electrical cabinet design, layout, and UL508A compliance.
  • Ability to work extended hours as required.
  • Ability to work in industrial warehouse and production environments, including navigating around equipment and standing or walking for extended periods.
  • Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safety protocols around mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and transport equipment or tools weighing up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Generate accurate and detailed electrical documentation for systems and subsystems, including dedicated electrical enclosures, using EPLAN.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure electrical cabinet manufacturing adheres to NEC (NFPA70), UL508/UL508A, and other applicable industry standards.
  • Set up and configure industrial robots, demo cells, end effectors, cameras, lighting, compressed air systems, robot controllers, and vision systems.
  • Design and program safety PLCs, human-machine interfaces, and motion control systems using best practices.
  • Commission the Mujin controller and associated equipment at customer sites, integrating them with existing systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop control system architectures for material handling equipment and robotic applications.
  • Provide remote and on-site support for deployed systems to maintain high uptime and technical performance.
  • Participate in functional safety risk assessments and validations to ensure compliance with relevant safety standards.
  • Maintain documentation and troubleshoot systems for development and customer support.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in industrial automation.
  • Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
Desired Qualifications
  • Background in warehousing or logistics automation, material handling, or robotic applications.
  • Familiarity with robotic arm programming, conveyor systems, sensors, and tooling.
  • Experience conducting or supporting safety risk assessments and validations.

About the company

Mujin develops robotics and AI-powered automation for industrial settings. Its products combine robotic systems with software to automate tasks in manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing, and are designed to be installed and integrated into customers’ existing operations. Operations typically involve direct sales of hardware and software, plus service contracts and maintenance to support ongoing performance. Compared with others, Mujin emphasizes end-to-end integration and optimization of complex automation tasks across a global customer base, supported by ongoing service relationships rather than one-off hardware sales. The company’s goal is to improve productivity and operational efficiency for industrial clients worldwide by delivering practical, scalable automation solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$458.6M

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • Mujin launched MujinOS subscriptions in April 2026, creating recurring software revenue.
  • Bloomberg reported June 2026 extension funding, keeping capital available for expansion.
  • Employee counts rose to 438 by March 2026, supporting global delivery and support capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Mujin still depends on one platform; a failed MujinOS rollout damages the whole company.
  • Series D funding and a 2030 IPO plan signal burn risk if commercialization slips.
  • Competitors like Symbotic and Geek+ pressure margins in warehouse automation through faster deployments.

What makes Mujin unique

  • MujinOS unifies perception, motion planning, and digital twins across robot vendors.
  • Accenture Alpha Automation gives Mujin enterprise distribution through Accenture's manufacturing and logistics reach.
  • The 2025 Global Leadership Cabinet centralizes product, sales, and governance for faster scaling.

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CHOSUNBIZ
Oct 12th, 2026
SK Square joins Mujin's funding round, valued above $1B, to link chips and physical AI

SK Square has invested in Mujin, a Japanese physical artificial intelligence (AI) company, as it looks beyond semiconductors into robot control and factory automation. Its overseas investment subsidiary, TGC Square, joined Mujin's Series D round. The amount was not disclosed. The round raised more than 300 billion won in total. Mujin has raised over 600 billion won to date, and was valued at over $1 billion at the end of last year, when NTT Group, the Qatar Investment Authority, and Salesforce Ventures invested. Founded in 2011, Mujin makes "Mujin OS," a robot control platform that manages multiple robots and automation equipment in warehouses and factories. SK Square sees uses in semiconductor packaging, logistics, and plant construction. Linking robots into one system could improve efficiency and help build autonomous fabs.

Bloomberg
Jun 10th, 2026
Factory Robot Startup Mujin Targets Growth With New Funding, Eyes 2030 IPO

Japanese robot software developer Mujin plans to go public by 2030, building up funds and momentum to capture fast-growing demand for factory-use AI.

Associated Press
Apr 7th, 2026
Mujin launches software subscription for robotics operating system MujinOS

Mujin Corp., a robotic automation company, has launched a subscription service for MujinOS, its operating system for intelligent robotics. The move shifts the industry from traditional one-time software licensing to a recurring model, providing customers with continuous software upgrades, technical support and system monitoring. The subscription includes managed upgrades delivered by Mujin's engineering team, dedicated support hours and access to a customer portal for issue tracking. The model aims to reduce operating costs whilst enabling customers to benefit from ongoing advances in vision algorithms, motion planning and analytics. Initially available for single SKU palletising applications, the service will expand to additional applications later this year. Standard and Premium tiers offer flexible support levels, with the operational expenditure model designed to lower barriers to entry compared to traditional capital purchases.

World Today News
Jan 13th, 2026
Mujin secures Japan's largest startup funding round, valued at over $1.5B

Mujin, a Japanese robotics software firm, has secured Japan's largest startup funding round, valuing the company at over $1.5 billion. The company develops a comprehensive software platform that enables robots to perform diverse tasks—from picking and packing to assembly—without extensive reprogramming. Unlike traditional robotics firms focused on hardware, Mujin creates the "brain for robots" using 3D perception, motion planning and AI-powered control. Its dynamic perception technology allows robots to scan and understand environments in real time, adapting to changing conditions without pre-programmed maps. The substantial funding signals growing investor confidence in Japanese robotics and AI companies. Japan's startup ecosystem is experiencing robust growth, supported by government initiatives and increasing venture capital investment, positioning the country as an emerging force in global robotics and artificial intelligence.

IT Business Today
Dec 3rd, 2025
Mujin Secures 36.4 Billion Yen in Series D Funding

Mujin secures 36.4 billion yen in Series D funding. Mujin, a comprehensive automation technology company, has raised a total of 20.9 billion yen in its Series D round through a third-party allotment of new shares from Mitsubishi HC Capital Realty Co., Ltd. and Salesforce Ventures, with NTT Group and Qatar Investment Authority as co-lead investors. In addition, the company raised a total of 15.5 billion yen in debt from multiple banks and financial companies. This brings the total amount raised in the first close of the Series D round to 36.4 billion yen, bringing the company's cumulative funding to 59.6 billion yen. Mujin has also received additional investments from existing investors, including Pegasus Tech Ventures and Accenture, and will continue to raise funds from both existing and new investors in preparation for its second close, scheduled for next year. Mujin utilizes its proprietary advanced robot recognition, motion planning, and digital twin technologies to accelerate industrial automation. IT Business Today has developed and globally rolled out the integrated automation platform "MujinOS," which brings consistency, intelligence, and scalability to automation. By integrating various intelligent arm robots equipped with numerous sensors, intelligent control of various mobile robots and storage robots, and the warehouse management system that controls them all into a common architecture, MujinOS eliminates the need for complex system integration and enables production facilities to quickly introduce reliable automation solutions.

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