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Full-Time

Mechanical Systems Engineer

Posted on 9/30/2024

Ambi Robotics

Ambi Robotics

51-200 employees

AI-powered robotic solutions for parcel sorting

AI & Machine Learning
Robotics & Automation

Compensation Overview

$80k - $100kAnnually

+ Equity Ownership

Entry, Junior

Berkeley, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Berkeley, California.

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Communications
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • 1+ years of machine design / mechatronics experience in industry
  • Proficiency with CAD based design (OnShape preferred, Solidworks is good)
  • Familiarity with rapid prototyping (3D printing, sheet metal, welding, and machining)
  • Comfort around machine tools and ability to fabricate concepts in-house
Responsibilities
  • Own components of the design, development and implementation of new, scalable industrial automation systems from concept, to prototype, to production.
  • Design automation work cells including robotic, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and safety components.
  • Support existing deployments with spares, part replacements, part re-design.
  • Lead design reviews and facilitate communication both internally and externally with customers and vendors.

Ambi Robotics focuses on AI-powered robotic solutions for parcel sorting in the shipping, e-commerce, and logistics sectors. Their main product, AmbiSort, uses advanced technology to pick, analyze, sort, and pack packages efficiently, supported by the AmbiOS software platform. Unlike competitors, Ambi Robotics employs Sim2Real AI, allowing their robots to be trained much faster and start working in real-world conditions almost immediately. The company's goal is to enhance sorting accuracy and operational efficiency while reducing returns for their clients.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$74M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $32 million funding round positions Ambi Robotics for rapid growth and increased market penetration.
  • Partnerships with major players like Pitney Bowes and OSM Worldwide validate the effectiveness and demand for Ambi Robotics' solutions.
  • The introduction of AmbiAccess enhances operational efficiency and maximizes the return on investment for clients, making the technology even more attractive.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly evolving logistics and e-commerce sectors require continuous innovation to stay ahead, posing a challenge for sustained differentiation.
  • Dependence on key partnerships means that any disruption in these relationships could significantly impact business operations.

What makes Ambi Robotics unique

  • Ambi Robotics leverages Sim2Real AI, enabling robots to be trained 10,000 times faster than traditional methods, providing a significant edge in deployment speed and efficiency.
  • Their 'robotics as a service' model makes advanced robotic solutions accessible to a broader range of businesses, unlike competitors who require outright purchases.
  • AmbiSort's adaptability to various operational needs and seamless integration into existing workflows sets it apart from less flexible solutions.