Mechanical Engineering Lead
Core
Design, develop, and validate articulating end of arm tooling (EOAT) including multi-DOF grippers and compliant linkages for robotic microfactories that autonomously disassemble electronic products.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead (Hands-on IC with team leadership)
Builds
Articulating end of arm tooling (EOAT), grippers, fixtures, and compliance mechanisms for automated electronics disassembly
Domain
Robotics, automation, circular manufacturing, electronics recovery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
kinematic design, mechanism synthesis, actuation systems, mechanical analysis (stress/tolerance/kinematic), DFM principles, prototyping, testing and validation, CAD (SolidWorks/Fusion)
Preferred skills
robotics integration, microfactory environments, automation systems
Technologies
SolidWorks, Fusion, CNC milling machines, 3D printers
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of EOAT for automated disassembly; define tooling requirements with robotics and automation teams; perform mechanical analysis to validate designs; oversee prototyping, testing, and iterative refinement; mentor junior and mid-level engineers; maintain design documentation, BOMs, and drawings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership