Senior Mechanical Engineer - Team Lead

ST Engineering Aethon Inc. founded in 2024 is a forward-thinking robotics company dedicated to revolutionizing the health care and hospitality industries through cutting-edge innovations. Specializing in advanced robotics and AI solutions Aethon Inc designs and develops state-of-the-art autonomous mobile robots that optimize efficiency enhance productivity and redefine the way businesses operate in todays rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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TITLE: Senior Mechanical Engineer Team Lead

Aethon founded in 2004 is a proven global leader in intralogistics automation through its autonomous mobile robot platform. Our robots automate physical delivery and transportation of materials for the healthcare industrial and hospitality markets.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Hardware Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a motivated Senior Level Mechanical Engineer interested in leading the development and innovation of electro-mechanical solutions for Aethons Automated Mobile Robots. As a team lead you will be able to exercise your creativity and contribute while leading a small team of experienced engineers and coordinate cross functionally to design and develop new products. Youll also have the opportunity to design and implement manufacturing improvements to legacy products. This is a great opportunity to innovate lead and leave a lasting impact on the future of our AMR technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the mechanical design of Automated Mobile Robotic systems from concept to production

Conduct concept feasibility studies build assemble and validate prototype designs

Work cross functionally and with program management to build and drive project schedules

Lead the team through the design and development process creating detailed design requirements and specifications engineering validation design validation and production validation testing and analysis

Conduct review and approve work through a robust review process to ensure high quality and reliability

Generate detailed component and assembly drawings to be used in manufacturing and with our contract manufacturing partners

Shape and execute the selection and validation of major system components ensuring they meet design criteria while working within BOM cost availability component life and reliability constraints

Meet with suppliers manufacturing representatives and potential strategic partners to build engineering relationships

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven technical leadership capabilities

Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience

Expert in advanced part and assembly modeling techniques using Solidworks and PDM

Understand safe design stresses in both static and cyclically loaded components

Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) as it related to structural loading

Past success in delivering new products to market from concept to production

Experience in creating product manufacturing and assembly drawings

Experience working with PLM software packages

Proficiency with PCs in a Windows environment including Microsoft 365

Strong interpersonal and communication skills written and verbal

DESIRED CAPABILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience designing or working with Automated Mobile Robotic platforms

Direct experience with mechanical and electromechanical components such as bearings geartrains DC motors encoders sensors actuators etc.

Fluent in manufacturing techniques in both prototype and production environments such as sheet metal forming milling/turning 3D printing thermoforming injection molding material plating options and the cost/benefit of using one over another.

Familiar with designing slip and press fit components as well as understanding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and overall tolerance stack-ups

Familiarity working with Linux and ROS based systems