Senior Engineering Manager

Energize has partnered with a cutting-edge robotics startup dedicated to crafting robots that enhance human quality of life and address the growing labor shortage challenge.

With a team of seasoned experts who have honed their craft since the DARPA Robotics Challenge, they tackle society's most pressing issues using a comprehensive approach to robotics. Their mission is to revolutionize the world with groundbreaking products and technologies.

They are on the lookout for driven engineers with a knack for robotics, particularly a Mechanical Engineering Manager with a proven track record in leading technical teams.

JOB SUMMARY

You will join a team developing a state-of-the-art general-purpose robot designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, to walk like humans do, and to dexterously manipulate objects with its hands and upper body. We're looking for highly motivated and talented engineers with hands-on experience and a passion for robotics to join our team. Specifically, we seek a Senior Engineering Manager with proven experience and capabilities in the management of a highly technical group of engineers to lead our robot chassis design, development and validation team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for overall robot chassis design, technical data package, and verification testing
• Oversee a team of Mechanical Design Engineers focused on humanoid development
• Organize and document best practices and standard processes
• Develop and implement new processes
• Collaborate with Lead Engineers to staff engineering design efforts and balance workloads
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to employees on the team
• Assist in building a world-class robotic design team through coaching, hiring, and fostering a great culture
• Work together with other teams (Actuation, Electrical, Systems, Software, etc.) to develop state-of-the-art robotic systems

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles
• High proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
• Strong understanding of kinematics, structural design, mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• The ability to multi-task and manage conflicting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Great team player able to perform within a dynamic start-up environment
• Experience with Certification and deploying a product
• Experience designing for multiple manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, 3D printing, Sheet Metal, Die Casting, Injection Molding, etc.
• Experience with GD&T for machined components, tolerance stack up analysis, and DFM/A Analysis
• Experience with conducting finite element analysis and reporting results
• Experience with revision control systems and design revision processes
• Experience with failure analysis/root cause analysis

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• At least 5+ years of experience in engineering management
• At least 10+ years of experience in development of robotic systems or similar (automotive, aerospace, etc.)

QUALITIES

• Active listener, excellent communicator
• Leads by example
• Encouraging, helpful, motivational
• Highly organized, analytical, observant
• A passion for building things
• Fellow tinkerers are encouraged to apply