Outrider

Senior Mechatronics Engineer

Brighton, Colorado · Senior

No sponsorship$160k-$180kDetected 56 days ago

LogisticsFEAGD&TRoboticsMechanical DesignHardware DesignActuators

About the role

Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider's mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight
transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and other top-tier investors. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai

The Senior Mechatronics Engineer will report to the Head of Hardware Engineering and support the development of custom end effector, tool, and HW system designs for robotic manipulation and autonomous vehicle systems.
Successful candidates will have a demonstrated history of contributing technically to the design and implementation of complex components of robotic systems from scratch.
The opportunity offers a technical, hands-on team member the chance to help develop a market-defining enterprise product that combines autonomous vehicle technology with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model.
Design and maintain parts and complex CAD assemblies
Lead reliability initiatives by analyzing failure modes, implementing design and process improvements, and driving corrective actions to improve product performance, durability, and lifecycle cost.
Work with vendors and select components based on design analysis, requirements, and performance
Collaborate with software team members to incorporate desired sensing mechanisms and account for HW/SW integrated system design considerations
Design and build reliability test fixtures to simulate real-world operating conditions, enabling accelerated life testing, failure analysis, and validation of design robustness.

5+ years of experience with integrated software/hardware systems such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other automotive/aerospace products
Experience designing complex electro-mechanical, and pneumatic systems from concept to product, including driving cost reduction initiatives and designing for scale
Experience working with linear and rotary actuators
Experience designing and documenting machined parts, weldments, sheet metal components, and assemblies
Knowledge and experience selecting, designing, and/or integrating sensors to understand the state of a system
Experience with the product development lifecycle - particularly design for manufacture, reliability, and cost
Experience with industrial automation equipment
Experience with linkage synthesis and linkage design
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Brainstorm and prototype electro-mechanical, and pneumatic tools for automation systems and robotic manipulators

Salary: $160,000 - $180,000
Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor

This role is mission-critical for helping deliver a safety-critical system for industrial automation.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

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