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Principal, Systems / Mechanical Engineering

Principal, Systems / Mechanical Engineering

HDS Global (HDS Mercury, Inc)Boston, MA, United States
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Principal, Systems / Mechanical Engineering

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We are seeking a seasoned systems engineering leader to join our team to build the first software defined end-to-end, automated fulfillment system . Be a systems leader that serves as a guidepost for the engineering team as the materials handling industry transforms from mechanical to robotic and software-defined. This is a rare opportunity to get in early and partner with all of our cross-functional departments (mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems) at the system level to work cohesively together as one single complex system. This is a hands on role tackling complex system design issues at scale with the opportunity to create an unprecedented single end-to-end fulfillment system.

HDS is led by a top-tier team with an impressive track record and backed by prominent investors (see HDSGlobal.com) and industry leaders (see our recent partnerships with Ingram Micro and Toyota).

Responsibilities

  • Develop, track, and be responsible for creating system-level engineering specifications from market / business requirements
  • Lead a team, consisting of direct and / or matrixed reports
  • Develop complex system / product development plans
  • Find and fill in all the gaps that are not captured uniquely by hardware, software, or controls disciplines
  • Develop interface specifications between system components
  • Create system-level Theory of Operations documents touching on mechanical, electrical, controls, and software
  • Develop system level safety architecture with Head of Controls and Head of Electrical
  • Help architect complex mechatronic and enterprise-level systems
  • Work closely with design engineers during all phases of product development to ensure that the mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems will operate properly together as a single, complex system
  • Establish system reliability / availability / maintainability metrics
  • Establish standards for development of complex systems and how we will document system interfaces, communication protocols
  • Ensure that products are designed with future needs in mind (e.g., processor selection, motor sizing, board expandability, etc)
  • Conduct system-level design reviews, DFMEA, risk assessments
  • Serve as our expert and go-to person regarding how everything works together
  • Participate in HW and SW design reviews and provide valuable and significant insights
  • Identify system needs / gaps before these create problems; anticipate areas of difficulty that require more attention
  • Lead system-level regulatory and safety compliance efforts

Experience

  • BS in Engineering; mechanical or electrical preferred
  • 15 years working in hardware new product development involving electrical and mechanical assemblies and mechanisms, controls systems, and automation / robotics
  • Ability to get into design details with the rest of the design team, having a deep understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering, with knowledge of controls engineering and software engineering
  • Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with mechatronic systems
  • Experience leading teams, delegating tasks, creating team schedules, and setting priorities
  • Significant knowledge of mechanical design, drawing standards, mechanical tolerances and stack-ups, fabrication techniques
  • Significant knowledge of electronics; ability to understand electrical schematics
  • Experience with optical, proximity, IR, LIDAR, ultrasonic, RFID and other sensing technologies typically used in robotics
  • Solid understanding of the general scope of HW and SW product development activities
  • Understanding of and experience with various safety and regulatory compliance requirements (CE, UL, robot, 13849, 62061, etc)
  • Familiarity with wifi networks
  • Hands-on experience building prototypes
  • Experience with SW development, SQA, release practices; coding experience not needed but a major plus
  • Experience with large-scale industrial automation system implementation a major plus
  • Solidworks experience a plus; Onshape experience a major plus
  • Why work here? The big stuff

  • Rocket ship : Get one of the early seats on a rocket ship and receive special stock grants.
  • Autonomy, mastery, purpose : We provide a clear mission so that you can self-direct your work, provide exceptional challenges to hone your skills, and provide an opportunity to transform the supply chain function into a huge competitive advantage.
  • Well-funded : HDS is well funded and can offer above market compensation, depending on desire for equity.
  • And the usual stuff is carefully planned too

  • Top tier perks : 100% paid for benefits, including medical, dental and vision, plus a host of other benefits.
  • Empowered : We will provide you the most advanced equipment and administrative services to support your productivity and remove hassles for you.
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    Employment type

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