Senior Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer

at  Ocado Group

SENIOR MECHANICAL/MECHATRONICS ENGINEER - GROCERY PICK HARDWARE

As a Senior Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer on the Grocery Pick Hardware Team, you will help us create the most advanced robots for our customers. You will work closely with other disciplines (Software, AI, ML, Product, etc.) designing subsystems for complex robotic systems.
You will own critical components of new projects in end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and robotic system design. You will work closely with our Robotics Software and Machine Learning teams to ensure that the designs you create are mechanically sound and empower our advanced AI.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicable skills in at least one of the following areas: end effector design, industrial automation, robotic work cells
• Pneumatic system experience (e.g. valving and instrumentation)
• Knowledge of safety systems for industrial machinery (ISO 12100, ISO 10218, or similar standard)
• Experience with analog electrical equipment (e.g. specifying cables, connectors, panel layouts, NFPA79)
• Automated test fixture creation (e.g. PLC programming experience)
• Experience with sensor selection, integration, and signal conditioning
• Understanding to program microcontrollers/processors for limited bench-top testing
• Hands-on experience commissioning a system
• Knowledge of thermal calculations and conducting thermal analyses

• Design and build structural and motion assemblies (e.g. End effectors, robot supports, dresspacks)
• Validate your designs through bench tests, ALT, FEA and production trials
• Create assembly drawings in SolidWorks and managing bill of materials through our PLM system
• Develop accurate and concise assembly instructions and SOPs for installation, maintenance, and manufacturing teams
• Work in a cross-functional team developing technologies to be used in production
• Perform design reviews, promote and implement development best practices
• Identify improvements, engineering standards, and procedures and promote best practices to ensure the team produces high-quality products
• Elevate the skill of the team through technical mentorship and foster a culture of mentorship within the team