Lead Mechanical Engineer
21 days ago
San Antonio
Job Description Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Autonomous Robotics Location: San Antonio, Texas Department: Engineering Reports To: Hardware Engineering Manager Job Type: Full-Time About Renu Robotics: Renu Robotics is a leader in autonomous technology for vegetation management. We build all-electric, autonomous machines that help maintain large-scale sites safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Our culture values teamwork, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. At Renu Robotics, we believe: No one wins unless everyone wins. Job Summary: We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design, development, and integration of industry-leading cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems. This role will oversee mechanical design efforts across multiple projects, lead a team of engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust, scalable, and high-performance autonomous systems. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the mechanical design,development,and testingof robotic platforms including chassis, actuators, enclosures, and integration of sensors and electronics., • Own the full product development lifecycle from concept tocommercialization, including prototyping,lab and fieldtesting, anddesigniteration., • Lead design reviews,DFMEAs,documentation efforts,and change releases., • Collaborate with electrical, software, and systems engineers to ensure mechanical and system-level integration., • Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles for efficient production., • Interface with vendors and suppliers forcomponentsourcing,validation,prototyping, and manufacturing support., • Ensurescompliance withindustry-standardsafety, reliability, andregulatoryprinciples., • Performsdesignverification andvalidation,and mechanical analysis (thermal, stress, dynamics)., • Develop and execute test plans for mechanical systems including field validation., • 7+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in robotics, automation, or complex mechatronic systems., • StrongproficiencyinSolidWorksandSolidworksPDM,3D CADmodeling,and mechanical simulation tools(Ansys, FEA, CFD, tolerance stack analysis)., • Understand and apply GD&T standards., • Solid grasp of EMI/EMC concepts including system level grounding and shielding., • Designing forharsh environments (temperature, shock, vibration)., • Knowledge of CSA Class1, Div2 ,CE,anUL(preferred)., • Demonstrabletrack recordofthe delivery of commercial products., • Hands-on experience with prototyping tools (e.g., 3D printing, CNC, sheet metal fabrication)., • Deep understanding of materialselection, structural design, thermal management, and kinematics., • Experiencewithelectro-mechanicalcomponents such as actuators,stepperand drive motors,gearboxes, sensors, and embedded systems., • Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills., • Experience working within ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Framework and other regulated frameworks., • Experience in commercial product/system delivery in harsh environments., • Experience with ERP systems (i.e.SAP, NetSuite),andQMS systems (i.e.Arena, Adept,MasterControl)., • Autonomous or semi-autonomous mobile robots (e.g., drones, AMRs, humanoids)., • Design for rugged environments (military, industrial, outdoor)., • Familiarity with robotics standards (ISO 10218, R15.06, etc.)., • Experience with agile development and rapid prototyping environments is a plus, • Working knowledge of motion control, embedded systems, and system integration., • Experience in a manufacturingenvironment., • Opportunity to work on breakthrough technologies in robotics., • Be part of a global business., • Collaborative and mission-driven team culture., • Competitive compensation and benefits package., • Flexible work environment.