Mechanical Engineer 2, Robotics

Tennant Company•Minneapolis, MN

21h

About The Position

Tennant Company, a global leader in the cleaning equipment industry with over $1B in revenue and 150 years of history, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their robotics team. This is a hands-on, execution-driven role focused on designing and developing innovative mechanical and electro-mechanical subsystems for the next generation of industrial and commercial mobile cleaning robots. The ideal candidate will thrive on solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and directly shaping physical products from concept to production and into the field.

Requirements

BS in Engineering (Mechanical or related) from an ABET-accredited university
3 years of mechanical design engineering experience
Strong experience in new product development
Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks strongly preferred)
Solid understanding of mechanical and computer-controlled electro-mechanical systems
Expertise in: GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and tolerance analysis
FMEA and risk-based design
Data-driven decision making and statistical analysis
Ability to model and predict system performance using engineering fundamentals
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who can manage ambiguity and drive solutions independently

Nice To Haves

MS in Engineering
Project or technical leadership experience
Six Sigma experience
Experience creating engineering standards and best practices

Responsibilities

Design and develop innovative mechanical and electro-mechanical subsystems that deliver durable competitive advantage
Generate new concepts and architectures to meet functional and performance requirements
Define subsystem performance specifications and evolve them over time
Create layouts, 3D models, sketches, and schematics to solve complex engineering problems
Determine required analyses, models, and drawings—and drive them through release
Lead subsystem development from concept → prototype → validation → production
Leverage lab and field test data to make informed design tradeoffs
Perform root-cause analysis when designs don’t meet requirements
Collaborate closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, and system teams
Lead and participate in design reviews (formal and informal)
Plan and execute subsystem prototype builds and support full machine builds
Own verification and validation testing at the subsystem level
Partner with suppliers to achieve performance and cost targets
Mentor junior engineers and designers throughout the development lifecycle
Create and maintain engineering standards and design documentation that scale