Mason Wharton
@masonwharton
I build AI vision and robotic workcells that improve manufacturing throughput, quality, and safety.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm developing automated molding workcells at Forj Medical, combining AI-powered machine vision, vision-guided robotics, tooling design, and medical-device validation to improve throughput, consistency, and operator safety.
Previously at Apera AI, I scoped and installed 20+ production AI-vision systems in six months for bin picking, packaging, machine tending, and assembly. I’ve delivered robot-agnostic solutions across UR, FANUC, Yaskawa, KUKA, ABB, and Mitsubishi platforms while aligning cycle time, EOAT, and customer requirements.
Across Rapid Robotics, Automation Inc., and Boston Scientific, I’ve designed workcells, supported more than 80 robots, launched production lines, and led troubleshooting in regulated manufacturing environments. I bring hands-on experience in robotics, machine vision, validation, technical documentation, and cross-functional automation delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Automation and Robotics Engineer
Forj Medical
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Develops automated molding workcells and machine-vision systems, ensuring compliance with medical-device standards through validation activities and root-cause analysis.
Applications Engineer
Apera AI
Aug 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Scoped and configured AI-vision applications for bin picking and machine tending, installing 20+ production systems and delivering robot-agnostic solutions.
Solutions Engineer
Rapid Robotics
Oct 2022 - Jul 2023 (9 months)
Designed workcells for 80+ robots, conducted onsite discovery, and built cycle-time models and ROI scenarios to de-risk implementation.
Applications Engineer
Automation Inc.
Dec 2019 - Oct 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Served as regional UR/vision SME, programming robots and integrating vision systems, and introduced mobile robot applications for material flow.
Owned five lines and 300+ assets, launched three new lines, and supported UR/FANUC integration while ensuring compliance with med-device quality systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Dunwoody College of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Dunwoody College of Technology.
Dunwoody College of Technology
Associate of Applied Science, Automated Systems & Robotics
Associate of Applied Science in Automated Systems & Robotics from Dunwoody College of Technology.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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