Director, Hardware

Berkshire Grey•Bedford, MA

5d•$160,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The Director, Hardware Engineering leads the development and execution of hardware systems for next-generation warehouse automation and robotic solutions. This hands-on technical leader guides a multidisciplinary engineering team through development, validation, and commercialization of electromechanical systems, ensuring products are robust and reliable while building long-standing customer relationships. The position operates in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
12 or more years of progressive engineering experience developing complex electromechanical products.
5 or more years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams comprised of experienced engineers.
Proven experience leading products through production at scale.
Experience working with manufacturing partners and supply chains.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering organizations.
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering or an MBA.
Experience with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotic picking systems, warehouse automation, or industrial robotics.
Knowledge of ISO, CE, UL, OSHA, and other applicable safety standards.
Experience with PLM, ERP, and engineering change management systems.
Experience scaling engineering organizations in high-growth technology companies.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of hardware engineers.
Promote engineering best practices, design reviews, and technical excellence.
Collaborate with program management, software leadership, quality assurance, and other cross-functional product team members.
Lead design verification, validation, qualification, and product release activities.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and product safety certifications.
Ensure seamless integration between hardware, software, controls, and robotics systems.
Establish development and execution schedules, resource plans, and project milestones.
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Drive predictable execution while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) standards are met.
Support manufacturing scale-up and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead engineering support for production issues and field reliability improvements.