Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Agility Robotics•Fremont, CA

3d•$181,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Mechanical Engineering manages a team of mechanical engineers and serves as a technical leader, working with cross-functional teams to execute robot design. The role leads products from concept through production, supports the team’s professional development, and helps deliver simple, high-quality, reliable designs for complex robotics systems. The position is onsite at Agility Robotics’ Fremont, California office, with onsite attendance at the design facility as needed for design activities, reviews, and prototype testing.

Requirements

At least 8 years of mechanical design experience.
At least 2 years of direct management experience.
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent; this is the stated minimum education requirement.
Proven experience designing and building complex systems, ideally in robotics or autonomous systems.
Demonstrated experience in mechanical design, CAD, and PDM.
Skills in conflict resolution and team development.
Ability to work onsite at Agility’s design facility as needed, at least 4 days per month and as needed for design activities, reviews, and prototype testing.
Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Robotics experience and leadership in a robotics organization.
Advanced degree in engineering, science, or robotics.
Jira and Confluence experience.
PLM and PDM experience.
Creo experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a team of 4–8 mechanical engineers in bringing products from concept through production.
Coach, mentor, and guide engineers to strengthen their skills, improve work quality, and grow professionally.
Work cross-functionally to anticipate and remove roadblocks.
Provide technical leadership for complex robotics systems.
Develop appropriately sized processes that help the team work effectively and produce high-quality, reliable designs.
Communicate project progress, milestones, and challenges to senior management.
Reduce complexity by advocating for simple and elegant designs.
Drive data-informed decisions and ensure cross-functional partners understand the reasoning behind them.

Benefits

401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
Company stock options.
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
For exempt employees: flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
For non-exempt employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks and refreshments at Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Paid parental leave programs.
Flexible work arrangements.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation assistance for eligible roles.
Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles.