Mechanical Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Perceptyne; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Perceptyne Robots in Hyderabad is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design robotic automation systems, SPMS, fixtures, and EOAT. You will translate concepts into CAD layouts in Fusion or SolidWorks and produce detailed drawings to support manufacturing and assembly.

The role requires strong machine design fundamentals, hands-on experience with automation equipment, and the ability to troubleshoot during installation and commissioning at customer sites. Travel around 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering.
• 4+ years in Industrial/Robotic automation or SPM design.
• Strong fundamentals in machine design and GD&T.
• Proficient in CAD design and drafting; experience in Fusion 360 or SolidWorks.
• Ability to troubleshoot during assembly and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design fixtures, grippers, EOAT, tooling for automation.
• Create robot mounting structures and mechanical interfaces.
• Develop mechanisms for assembly, testing, dispensing, and material handling.
• Prepare complete mechanical layouts for automation cells.
• Support FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning at sites.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

3D modelling

Mechanism design

Troubleshooting

LM guides

Pneumatic systems

Robotics

Education

Bachelors / Masters in Mechanical or Mechatronics

Tools

Autodesk Fusion

SolidWorks

Job description

Perceptyne Robots – Mechanical Engineer (Industrial Automation)

About Perceptyne:

While robotic automation has come a long way from the time everything was manual, even today, robots struggle when it comes to automating tasks that need dexterity: like product assembly, packing and kitchen preparations.

Founded by IIT & BITS alumni, Perceptyne is a deep-tech robotics company building highly dexterous robots that can automate these tasks in a scalable manner. At Perceptyne, we are building disruptive technology that will push the boundary of robotics as we know it today! (www.perceptyne.com)

How is it like to work at Perceptyne?

At our core, we like to build things, we evangelize great ideas, and we are grounded in reality.

At Perceptyne, we greatly value these dichotomies:

• Having experience while not losing a first principles approach.
• Having a large vision while not losing attention to detail
• Working on disruptive tech while hitting the market ASAP

Role Summary:

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in the design and development of robotic automation systems, Special Purpose Machines (SPMs), fixtures and End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT).

The candidate will be responsible for developing mechanical systems around robots, from concept development, CAD Design in Fusion, layout design, detailed drawing generation and supporting manufacturing and assembly.

The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in machine design and hands‑on experience in designing automation equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop fixtures, gripper, EOAT, tooling and mechanisms for robotic automation applications.
• Design robot mounting structures, brackets, supports and other mechanical interfaces.
• Design and develop mechanisms for operation like assembly, testing, dispensing and material handling.8
• Develop complete mechanical layouts for robotic automation cells.
• Support FAT/SAT activities, installation and commissioning at both in-house and at customer locations.

Skills / Requirements:

• Experience Requirements:
• Bachelors / master’s in mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering
• >4 years of experience in Industrial Automation / Robotic Automation / SPM design.
• Technical skill Requirements:
• Strong knowledge of machine design basics, GD&T.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Fusion / SolidWorks for 3D modelling, assemblies and engineering drawing generation.
• Good knowledge of mechanism design and motion systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues during assembly and commissioning.
• Ability to select standard components like sensors, LM guides, pneumatic systems based on application requirements.
• Passionate about Robotics & DIY projects
• Systematic approach to work, documentation, and tracking.
• Be resourceful, creative about getting things done with a sense of urgency
• Be curious of whatever is happening in the company and pitch in wherever you think you can learn or add value.

Employment Type:

Full Time / Permanent

Travel Requirement:

Approximately 15% of the time