SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER — ROBOTICS

Full time · In office

Kochi, Kerala

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Reports To: Head of Engineering

Experience: 4–6 years in mechanical design of robotic or mobile mechanical systems

Role Overview

We are building an autonomous robotic platform, and we're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who has designed and built robots, rovers, or similar mobile mechanical systems before. You will lead all mechanical design for our flagship robot: driving industrial design (ID) decisions, architecting the drivetrain, actuation, and core mechanisms, owning the structural design of the full assembly, and conducting or managing FEA/stress analysis so the robot meets safety and performance targets in real-world operating conditions. You will also mentor the Junior Mechanical Engineer and work closely with the electronics, firmware, and software teams to bring an integrated robotic system from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities
Lead industrial design (ID) for the robot — form, ergonomics, aesthetics,



and user-facing mechanical interfaces.
Architect and develop core robotic mechanisms and sub-systems: chassis and drivetrain, actuation and fluid handling.
Design mounting, routing, and enclosures for sensors, motors, batteries, and electronics, with attention to field serviceability.
Own full-robot mechanical design from concept through production-intent CAD (multi-body assemblies, sheet metal, castings, and injection-moulded parts).
Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and stress/fatigue testing (simulation and physical) to validate structural integrity under energetic loads — impacts, vibration, terrain, and repeated cycles.
Produce and manage engineering drawings, tolerances, GD&T;, and BOM for manufacturing.
Define and execute DFM/DFA reviews; collaborate with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
Plan and run field testing of prototype robots; feed failures and learnings back into design iterations.
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