Director, R&D Hardware Development
Time type: full time
Posted on: January 07, 2025
Job requisition id: R3664
What we need
We are looking for a Director, R&D Hardware Development to join our Hardware R&D team. Your job will be to drive new product development relentlessly and successfully from proof of concept through to release for mass manufacturing for our next generation of automation products and technologies. You have the mindset that anything is possible and possess the willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed.
What we do
The Hardware R&D team is comprised of leaders in warehouse robotics, innovating within a rigorous R&D context. Our mission is to develop state-of-the-art robotic solutions that revolutionize efficiency and functionality in warehouse operations.
What you’ll do
Lead the ideation, analysis, prototyping, detailed design and validation of new robotic concepts and how they integrate within the larger Symbotic ecosystem
Lead a team of talented hardware engineers in the design and development of innovative industrial automation solutions
Provide hands on technical expertise from concept development through to production sign-off, identifying, prioritizing and driving solutions to problems quickly and efficiently
A ‘champion’ of the concepts released to manufacturing – Ensure through cross functional peers to drive specification, efficiencies, accountabilities, and that transfers to manufacturing are eventually successful
Build, retain, and manage an exceptional team - Provide training and mentorship to less experienced engineers
Work in close partnership with our strategic partner teams to ensure flawless design and execution
Be an enterprise-level problem solver having a can-do, outcome-oriented mindset (that the impossible can be achieved)
What you’ll need
MS in, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics
12+ years of related experience in automation products and technologies with 5+ years in a leadership position
Willingness to fail quickly and fail often to succeed sooner when exploring solutions
Respect and understanding of all related disciplines; including Controls, Software, Design Engineering, Systems, Electronics, Quality and Manufacturing
Experience in a highly integrated electro-mechanical systems, mechatronics, or robotics product development team
Experience in Medium to High Volume product design and execution (30,000 units per year and up)
Open to pursuing multiple paths to get to the best solution and not being too proud of your own ideas to listen to others
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