Full-Time
Robotics Engineer
Updated on 9/4/2026
Sorting Robotics
11-50 employees
Designs and manufactures cannabis-automation robotics systems
Compensation Overview
$120k - $150k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Relocation support is available. Travel is approximately 1–5% of the time.
Bachelor's, Master's
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- Five to ten years of working experience in robotics, industrial automation, and mechanical engineering.
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a similar field.
- A master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- Experience with robotic systems in a professional or personal setting.
- Capability to iteratively design using computer-aided design, laser cutters, 3D printing, computer numerical control machines, and Eagle printed circuit board tools.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes for production and prototypes.
- Working knowledge of low-level programming for six-degree-of-freedom arms or other robotic systems.
- Technical knowledge and expertise in robotics, automation, or a related field.
- Previous experience working on a research and development team from concept to delivery.
- Strong working knowledge of fundamental mechanical engineering.
- Examples of work on six-degree-of-freedom or similar collaborative robot arms.
- Working knowledge of Python or a similar coding language.
- At least five years of full-time work experience.
- Must not be currently enrolled in a college or graduate program.
- Must be able to work without visa sponsorship.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
- Must have reliable commuting ability to Los Angeles, California, or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package.
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- At least five years of experience in mechanical or robotics engineering is required.
- Design, develop, and deploy robotic solutions for manufacturing companies.
- Own designs from cradle to grave and be responsible for their technical success.
- Develop initial concepts and designs, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing drawings, mass and cost assessments, manufacturing-feasibility assessments, functional assessments, and rapid prototyping using 3D printing.
- Develop parametric design concepts and production designs.
- Optimize concepts and designs using analytical and physical modeling and simulation.
- Interface with suppliers regarding manufacturing feasibility, validation, and other engineering activities for the assigned commodity.
- Help deliver product artisanship, fit and finish, and support for successful product launch.
- Assemble and install machines at customer sites across the nation.
- Work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Travel approximately 1–5% of the time.
- Comfort with cannabis, including experience with cannabis, because the company manufactures innovations for the legal cannabis market in the United States and Canada.
- Ability to take initiative on other roles the company needs to succeed.
Sorting Robotics designs and sells robotic hardware and software to cannabis brands, growers, and co-packers to automate production tasks. Its systems use computer vision and AI to automate infusion, filling, and coating, improving dosing accuracy and throughput (for example, Jiko handles 800–1,000 pre-rolls per hour). Key products include Jiko (pre-roll infusion), Jiko+ (high-viscosity concentrates), Omni (vape-cartridge filling), and Stardust (pre-roll coating). The company differentiates itself with a vertically integrated robotics stack tailored to the cannabis value chain and support from YC experience and venture funding, aiming to raise efficiency and lower operating costs for North American cannabis producers.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$2.1M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MJBizCon 2025 featured live Jiko, Stardust, and OMNI demos, strengthening pipeline.
- Sacra reported about 30 Stardust machines sold and 2026 revenue around $2.7 million.
- The 2026 website touts 1,600 coated joints hourly and real-time analytics, expanding upsell potential.
What critics are saying
- STM Canna and Accelerant Manufacturing attack Sorting Robotics with cheaper, line-level automation.
- Cannabis equipment demand depends on operators' capital budgets; delayed purchases hit 2026-2027 sales.
- Federal cannabis reform failure keeps market fragmentation high; one compliance shock can freeze customers.
What makes Sorting Robotics unique
- Sorting Robotics sells cannabis-specific robots, not generic factory automation, as of 2026.
- Jiko, Stardust, and OMNI target pre-roll infusion, coating, and cartridge filling bottlenecks.
- Its 2025 integration launch makes it a systems integrator, not only equipment vendor.
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↑ 11%Sorting Robotics to showcase advanced cannabis automation and custom integration services at MJBizCon 2025. Los Angeles, CA - November 11, 2025 - Sorting Robotics, the premier industrial automation technology company for the cannabis industry, will highlight the next generation of intelligent automation at MJBizCon 2025. The company will debut its new custom integration and automation services while showcasing live demonstrations of its first-of-their-kind Jiko, Stardust, and OMNI robots at Booth #C23507. Sorting Robotics launches new integration and automation services launching at MJBizCon 2025. With the launch of its new integration offering, Sorting Robotics has become the cannabis industry's first true systems integrator, providing manufacturers and vertically integrated brands with fully customized solutions designed to unify and optimize production workflows. These services allow operators to connect disparate systems and automate key processes, resulting in greater efficiency, data visibility, and profitability across the manufacturing floor. "The cannabis industry has matured to a point where intelligent automation isn't just an advantage, it's a necessity," said Nohtal Partansky, Founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics. "Our new integration services bridge the gap between innovation and accessibility, giving cannabis producers the ability to modernize operations without sacrificing quality or control. We're helping companies operate smarter, faster, and more profitably." Live demonstrations of Jiko, Stardust, and OMNI. MJBizCon attendees will see Sorting Robotics' flagship Jiko, Stardust, and OMNI robots in action - three of the most advanced automation systems in the cannabis space. * Jiko Donut Maker: Automates the production of infused "donut-style" pre-rolls with precision and consistency, reducing manual labor while ensuring a superior end product. * Stardust Kief Coating Machine: Delivers high-volume, customizable kief application for pre-rolls, enabling operators to achieve consistent coating thickness and visual quality at scale. * OMNI Desktop Vape-Cartridge Filling Machine: Fills 100 vape carts per tray in just 75 seconds. Together, these systems showcase how Sorting Robotics blends robotics, computer vision, and AI-driven data analysis to streamline some of the most labor-intensive aspects of cannabis production. With its new integration services, the company is now expanding its role from equipment manufacturer to full-scale automation partner, designing interoperable solutions tailored to each client's operational needs. "At Sorting Robotics, we're taking the complexity out of automation," Partansky added. "By combining intelligent robotics with real-time analytics, we're creating an ecosystem where every machine, every process, and every data point works together. This is how cannabis manufacturing will evolve into the future." Technology and industry recognition. Sorting Robotics' proprietary technology integrates robotics, AI, and computer vision to help manufacturers and processors eliminate bottlenecks, collect actionable production data, and scale operations efficiently and profitably. In recognition of its rapid growth and impact, Sorting Robotics earned a place on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. To learn more about Sorting Robotics or to schedule a demonstration at MJBizCon 2025, visit Booth #C23507 or go to www.sortingrobotics.com. About Sorting Robotics. Sorting Robotics is the premier industrial automation technology company for the cannabis industry. Specializing in robotics, computer vision, and AI technologies, Sorting Robotics helps break through the toughest bottlenecks of cannabis brands and processors utilizing a combination of real-time production data analytics and modern IoT hardware. This proprietary technology has been engineered to help manufacturers and processors grow and scale their operations efficiently, effectively, and profitably. About Nohtal Partansky. Nohtal Partansky is the Founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics. He is a serial entrepreneur and former NASA-JPL engineer. At NASA-JPL, Nohtal was a cognizant engineer on the MOXIE project, an instrument on the surface of Mars producing oxygen from the Martian atmosphere. After leaving NASA-JPL, Nohtal founded Sorting Robotics with his co-founder, Cassio Dos Santos Jr. Since the company's inception, Nohtal has led Sorting Robotics in building innovative equipment for cannabis manufacturers and vertically integrated brands. While building Sorting Robotics, he witnessed firsthand how the lack of automation in the cannabis industry disrupts the value chain and erodes profit margins. Today, Sorting Robotics is working to solve those problems with AI-driven machines deployed across North America.
In 2018, he and his co-founder established Sorting Robotics with a modest $6,000 in seed funding.
Ancillary cannabis firm Sorting Robotics raises $2M for expansion.
Sorting Robotics, a Los Angeles-based industrial automation company for the cannabis industry, raised $2 million in debt financing from investment groups Kiso Capital and Prospeq.
Sorting Robotics, which provides industrial automation solutions for the cannabis industry, has secured $2 million in debt financing.