Senior Mechanical Engineer – R&D

What we need

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D Hardware Engineering team. In this role, you will be a part of a team for conceptualization, prototyping, detailed design, and commercial release of complex electromechanical systems. You will have exceptional mechanical design intuition and creativity demonstrated by previous accomplishments. 

What we do

The R&D Hardware Engineering team is comprised of leaders in warehouse robotics, innovating within a rigorous R&D context. Our mission is to develop state-of-the-art robotic solutions that revolutionize efficiency and functionality in warehouse operations.

What you’ll do

• Invent novel, elegant, and reliable solutions for highly integrated hardware systems 

• Contribute to the conception, analysis, prototyping, detailed design and validation of complex electromechanical systems using Solidworks 

• Perform feasibility analyses and make recommendations on viability of concepts 

• Create quantitative trade studies to evaluate designs and identify optimum solutions 

• Contribute innovations that satisfy customers’ needs and enable new market opportunities 

• Research outside sources, evaluate and validate mechanical components such as motors, sensors, bearings, etc. from outside suppliers 

• Provide technical direction, review, and leadership of external design partners and suppliers 

• Work seamlessly with cross-functional colleagues from EE/Controls, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and other 

• Provide design guidance and feedback on colleagues’ work 

• Mentor junior engineering staff on team 

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering 

• Minimum 8 years of work experience in a hands-on mechanical design role 

• Industrial robotics, automation, and material handling experience is strongly preferred 

• Full proficiency with SolidWorks is desired 

• A demonstrated level of experience using FEA (Solidworks Simulation and/or Ansys) is desired 

• Experience in designing parts for a variety of manufacturing processes: machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, etc. 

• Strong mechanical intuition and hands on approach to conceptualizing and prototyping 

Our Environment

• Up to 20% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. 

• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis. 

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