Hardware Engineer (+ Equity) at KAIKAKU.AI

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven startup in the restaurant sector is seeking a Hardware Engineer to drive the development of a modular food assembly robot. The role involves rapid prototyping and supporting deployments in restaurants while offering significant autonomy and impact. Candidates should possess strong CAD skills and a Master's degree in a relevant field. Join a fast-paced environment focused on innovation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with FDM, SLS, SLA 3DP.
• Passion for complex mechatronics systems.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead aspects of Fusion development and deployment.
• Rapidly prototype design changes using 3D printing.
• Manage manufacturing and real-world deployments in restaurants.

Skills

Strong CAD skills

Rapid prototyping techniques

Design creativity

Problem-solving abilities

Appreciation for DfMA

Education

Masters in Mechanical, Design, Aerospace, Product, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Onshape

3D printing techniques

Laser cutting

Sheet metal

Job description

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Hardware Engineer

Company Description: KAIKAKU.AI - VC-backed, transforming the restaurant industry with AI

Job Description:
Join KAIKAKU.AI as a Hardware Engineer to drive the development and deployment of Fusion, our modular food assembly robot. You'll ideate, prototype, and support manufacturing, bringing innovative hardware solutions to restaurants. This role offers significant autonomy to iterate rapidly and make a tangible impact on the future of the restaurant industry.

Location: London, UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• Work on cutting-edge, vertically integrated hardware, software, and AI, seeing your creations deployed within hours.
• Join a high-growth, VC-backed startup at a critical scaling and deployment inflection point, with significant autonomy and responsibility.
• Be part of a culture that values rapid iteration, hands‑on execution, and customer‑focused product development, aiming for 50 restaurant integrations by 2028.

What you will do:

• Support and lead aspects of Fusion (our modular food assembly robot) development and deployment.
• Ideate and rapidly prototype design changes, leveraging 3D printing for hourly iterations.
• Support manufacturing, production, and real‑world deployments into restaurants, including training, troubleshooting, and customer success.

The ideal candidate:

• Possess strong CAD skills, specifically with Onshape, and extensive experience with rapid prototyping techniques (FDM, SLS, SLA 3DP, laser cutting, sheet metal).
• Demonstrate excellent design creativity, problem-solving abilities, and a keen appreciation for Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DfMA).
• Hold a Masters in Mechanical, Design, Aerospace, Product, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, with a passion for complex mechatronics systems.

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