Principal, Systems / Mechanical Engineering

Overview

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

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