Autodesk

Manufacturing

ResearchEngineer

$122–122k Boston, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Research Engineer at Autodesk. Skills: Manufacturing, Artificial intelligence, Automation, Digital transformation. Design hands-on experiments. Develop experimental workflows”

What You'll Achieve.

Advance manufacturing processes; Advance Autodesk's platform; Advance customer capabilities

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Scientific rigor; Experimental rigor

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's or Master's degree, Relevant industry experience, Hands-on manufacturing systems experience, Understanding of manufacturing workflows, Experience applying AI/automation, Familiarity with simulation/digital twin, Experience with large datasets, Ability to build integrated systems, Communication and collaboration skills, Track record of hands-on experimentation

Nice to Have

PhD in Engineering or related field, Experience with AI-assisted workflows, Experience with physics-informed AI, Familiarity with industrial data systems, Experience with robotics/machine vision, Experience developing intellectual property, Curiosity for exploring uncharted territory

What You'll Do.

Design hands-on experiments

Develop experimental workflows

Apply AI-assisted workflows

Build integrated software/hardware pipelines

Evaluate emerging technologies

Collaborate with staff and partners

Contribute to research projects

Translate research insights

Work in multidisciplinary environment

Share findings clearly

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Autodesk Research teams; Industry partners; Academic partners; Technology Center staff

Communication Scope

Technical communication; Presentations

Full Job Description

**Job Requisition ID #** 26WD97952 **The Autodesk Research Team** Autodesk Research partners with academia, industry, and government to explore the future of design, engineering, and manufacturing. Our teams combine scientific rigor with creative exploration to transform ideas into technologies that empower people to make anything. The Manufacturing Industry Futures team focuses on redefining how things are designed and made using data, automation, and intelligence to unlock the next generation of manufacturing innovation. **Position Overview** Autodesk Research is seeking a Research Engineer to help shape the future of manufacturing through hands-on experimentation at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation. Based at the Autodesk Technology Center in Boston, this role will contribute to pioneering research into how AI-enabled workflows, digital twins, robotics, simulation, sensing, and advanced fabrication can come together to redefine how things are made. The Boston Technology Center is evolving into a world-class environment for experimentation and a space where ideas and technologies that may not yet exist in industry are explored, tested, and refined. The Research Engineer will work directly with researchers, technologists, industry partners, and Technology Center staff to design and build experimental systems that connect digital models, physical processes, real-world data, and intelligent automation. This role is for someone who understands manufacturing and engineering applications deeply and is excited by the opportunity to apply AI in practical, impactful ways. You do not need to be a foundational AI researcher, but you should be curious about how AI can be used to improve manufacturing workflows, accelerate experimentation, support decision-making, and connect design, simulation, production, and feedback from the physical world. If you are inspired by how people design and make anythi

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