Senior Engineer – Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)

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Magnas New Mobility division is seeking a Senior Engineer with a mechanical and System engineering background to lead the design deployment and support of advanced robotic systems. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in mechanical systems embedded electronics and system requirements definition to ensure AMR solutions are reliable secure and optimized for autonomous mobility.

What you will be doing in this role:

Design & Integrate robotic architectures including mechanical components embedded controllers sensors and communication networks

Optimize system performance focusing on mechanical design considerations navigation and obstacle avoidance

Define & Document Requirements: Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to gather analyze and formalize system and mechanical requirements

Support Deployment & Troubleshooting by working closely with hardware software and field teams

Lead System Upgrades and integration projects emphasizing mechanical and electronic system improvements

Automate & Script diagnostics firmware updates and data collection processes using scripting languages like Python or Bash

Conduct Performance & Reliability Analysis to inform design improvements and capacity planning

Work Cross-Functionally between Product and Solutions teams to understand customer needs and transpose them into technical engineering requirements.

What you should bring to this role:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Robotics Electrical Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)

7 years of experience in systems engineering robotics or automation with a strong mechanical component

Expertise in mechanical design CAD tools embedded systems and real-time control systems (ROS/ROS2)

Strong knowledge of sensors (LiDAR cameras IMUs) perception and navigation algorithms

Experience with requirements management system validation and testing

Certifications in robotics mechanical design or cybersecurity are a plus

Desired Attributes:

Mechanical and systems thinking with a passion for autonomous mobility solutions

Excellent communication skills for requirements gathering and cross-team collaboration

Ability to lead technical projects and support multidisciplinary teams

Detail-oriented with a focus on safety reliability and performance

Proficient in scripting and programming languages including Python C and Bash

Proficiency in solid works (Cad tool) is a plus

Hiring Base Salary Range: $85670 - $159110 (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data). In addition to base salary some positions are eligible for an annual performance based bonus.

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