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
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