: MECHANICAL DESIGN MANAGER ● Department: Product Development ● Years of Experience: 10 plus

● Job Location: IITM Research Park, Chennai Why Solinas Integrity? Solinas, a deep-tech startup incubated at IIT Madras, is India’s pioneering asset management venture transforming the water and sanitation sector. Recognized and commended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Solinas is on a mission to tackle pressing challenges such as manual scavenging, water accessibility, and the prevention of floods and sewer overflows.

At the core of our vision lies a commitment to developing homegrown, affordable robotics and AI solutions for pipeline inspections, manhole and septic tank cleaning, and underground asset management. Since 2018, we have transformed operations across 30+ cities, earning accolades such as Best On-Campus Startup by the Economic Times, an appearance on Shark Tank India, and partnerships with industry leaders like Ashirvad Pipes and The Nudge Institute. On the global stage, Solinas has been named Best Southeast Asian Startup by Imagine H2O — a testament to our innovation, impact, and purpose-driven growth.

Why should someone choose Solinas for a career prospect? Join us at Solinas, where we're not just making waves, we're cleaning them too! Led by energetic visionary minds Divanshu (Co-Founder & CEO, Forbes 30 under 30 winner) and Moinak (Co-Founder & CTO), we're on a mission to revolutionise the fight against manual scavenging and improving drinking water access with cutting-edge robotics.

Since our inception in 2018, we've transformed over 25 cities, earning accolades such as "Best On Campus Startup" by the Economic Times, wowing audiences on Shark Tank, and gaining recognition from industry leaders like Ashirvad Pipes and the Nudge Institute. And our impact doesn't stop there – we've been crowned the Best Southeast Asian Startup by Imagine H20,



solidifying our status as a global game-changer. If you believe that safe water and sanitation facilities are everyone’s right, then come and be a part of that revolution which is solving real world challenges.

Role Overview: We are looking for a hands-on, visionary Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of our robotic product lines. This role will own the journey from R&D;, prototyping to testing, validation, and final product release. The ideal candidate should have a strong mechanical or industrial design background and proven experience managing cross-functional product development involving electronics, firmware, and mechanical systems.

This is a leadership role with deep technical involvement, requiring a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You will work closely with the design, engineering, testing, and manufacturing teams to turn ideas into reality Key Responsibilities: Product Lifecycle Ownership ● Lead the full lifecycle of hardware product development — from ideation, R&D;, and prototyping to field testing, iteration, and commercial release. ● Define and drive the product development roadmap for inspection and cleaning robots in collaboration with leadership and field teams. Cross-Functional Coordination ● Act as the primary liaison between mechanical design, electronics, firmware, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of subsystems. ● Collaborate with field deployment, sales,



and service teams to gather feedback for continuous product improvement.

Design & Engineering Leadership ● Oversee mechanical and industrial design with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and user-centric product development. ● Guide and lead the engineering team in rigorous design practices, CAD modeling, prototyping, and design validation. Testing & Reliability ● Define testing protocols and validation criteria for prototypes and final products to meet performance, durability, and safety standards. ● Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes to resolve design or field issues.

Experience: ● 10 plus years of experience in hardware product development, preferably in robotics, automation, or industrial systems.

Technical Skills: ● Lead the mechanical design process for special purpose machines from concept to completion. ● Develop detailed design specifications and engineering drawings using CAD software. ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of all machine components. ● Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential design challenges and propose effective solutions. ● Oversee the prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs to ensure they meet all performance and safety requirements. ● Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design team members. ● Stayup-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve design processes and outcomes. ● Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations. ● Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians.

Education: ● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or relevant stream.

📌 Head of Mechanical Design (Chennai)
🏢 Solinas Integrity
📍 Chennai