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About the role
Lead the design and development of critical mobile robot mechanical systems, including chassis, drivetrains, suspension, actuation systems, payload handling mechanisms, and structural components. Design and integrate motion systems by selecting motors, gearboxes, bearings, wheels, and other drivetrain components while performing torque, speed, durability, and lifecycle analysis.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required. Master's degree or other advanced engineering degree strongly preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of mechanical design experience, including at least 3 years developing mobile robots, AGVs/AMRs, automation equipment, autonomous vehicles, drones, or similar electromechanical systems
- Experience designing electromechanical systems for deep freeze and condensing operating environments
- Expertise with SolidWorks (preferred) or similar 3D CAD software, including GD&T, drawing release, BOM management, and PLM/PDM systems
- Strong background in machine design, structural analysis, FEA, kinematics, tolerance analysis, and drivetrain design
- Hands-on experience developing and validating prototypes, creating test plans, and iterating designs based on test results
More about this role
With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
We are looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Mobile Robotics Engineering team within our Core Hardware Engineering organization. Your job will be to design, develop, and validate the mechanical systems that power our next-generation autonomous mobile robots. You'll own critical mechanical subsystems from concept through production while partnering closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance robotic solutions.
The Mobile Robotics Engineering team is part of our Core Hardware Engineering organization, which is responsible for designing and developing the autonomous mobile robots that power Symbotic's warehouse automation platform. The team combines mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering to create scalable robotic systems capable of operating reliably in demanding customer...
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