Akkodis · 2 days ago
Robotics Engineer - Automotive / Perception / AI / Computer Vision / LIDAR / SLAM (Full Benefits Package)
Detroit Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expAkkodis is seeking several full-time innovative Senior Robotic AI-Perception Engineers to join their dedicated team in the Detroit Metropolitan area. The role involves developing perception features for robots to enhance capabilities like object detection and obstacle avoidance, utilizing artificial intelligence and computer vision techniques in dynamic manufacturing environments.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement perception algorithms for segmentation, scene understanding, object detection and localization, classification, dynamic tracking, etc
Integrate AI and computer vision algorithms with ROS (Robot Operating System) for real-time deployment on autonomous robots, e.g. mobile manipulator
Design and maintain cloud-based pipelines for data collection, annotation, preprocessing, model training, and evaluation
Collaborate with high-caliber teams of hardware engineers, software engineers, and domain experts to integrate with mapping, motion planning and controls
Develop offline tools to test and validate perception models in both simulation and real-world environments
Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in robotic perception and lead and participate in academic/industrial collaborations
Generate intellectual property, document results and publish papers
Qualification
Required
Passionate about robotics, with a strong desire to accelerate the application of robotics with AI
Completed Master's or Ph.D. (highly preferred) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (or Bachelor's degree with exceptional track record)
3+ years of experience with a proven track record of developing and deploying AI/ML, perception, computer vision (e.g. mono and stereo cameras, RGB-D, event camera, LiDAR, etc) on robotic systems
Strong proficiency in Python (preferred) and C++ with hands-on experience on deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch
Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, perception and navigation methods (e.g. SLAM, planning) and their typical strengths & shortcomings
Consistently seeking opportunities and embracing challenges to drive self-growth and improvement
Preferred
Completed Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Vision or a related research field
Hands-on robotics experience, such as autonomous vehicles (AV), ADAS, or industrial automation systems in manufacturing environments
Experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS/ROS2, (e.g., Nav2, MoveIt)
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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