Principal, Systems/Mechanical Engineering

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.