Lead Mechatronics Engineer - Autonomous Robotics Hardware

KARCHER ROBOTICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kärcher Robotics Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Mechatronics Engineer to own the complete hardware system for the autonomous robot, covering mechanical structures, electrical and safety hardware, and integration from prototype to production readiness.

You will lead design reviews, manage interfaces, and drive manufacturing readiness while mentoring the next generation of hardware engineers in a fast-moving robotics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Product Design Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in robotics hardware, mechatronics, mechanical design, autonomous vehicles, outdoor equipment or complex electromechanical products.
• Demonstrated ownership of a complex electromechanical product or robotic platform from prototype through field deployment, validation or manufacturing release.
• Strong hands-on mechanical design experience using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA or equivalent CAD tools.
• Ability to independently create and review engineering drawings, assembly drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness documentation and BOMs.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, material selection, sheet metal, machined parts, fasteners, sealing, tolerances, vibration, thermal design and structural robustness.
• Practical experience with power distribution, wiring, connectors, grounding, fusing, cable routing, sensors, actuators, motor controllers and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, low-volume fabrication, workshop modification and hands-on field iteration.
• Experience designing hardware for rain, dust, vibration, impact, heat, corrosion or other demanding operating environments.
• Experience with supplier coordination, DFM, DFA, configuration management, design verification and root-cause analysis.
• Strong system-level problem-solving skills and the ability to independently drive practical hardware decisions.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in a fast-moving robotics development environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end mechanical, electrical and mechatronics hardware architecture of the autonomous robot, from prototype builds and field trials to production-ready release.
• Act as the KRS hardware design authority, leading design reviews and approving mechanical and electrical changes to the robot platform.
• Define and maintain subsystem interfaces, power architecture, communication interfaces, sensor and actuator integration, safety hardware and physical packaging.
• Design mechanical and mechatronics components such as sensor mounts, compute enclosures, brackets, covers, cable routing, access panels, waterproofing features, serviceability features and retrofit structures.
• Lead the physical integration of 3D LiDARs, cameras, IMUs, GNSS/RTK, safety sensors, onboard compute, HMI, 5G and teleoperation hardware, lights, speakers, antennas, emergency stops and other peripherals.
• Own electrical integration, including schematics, power distribution, fusing, grounding, connectors, wire harnesses, cable routing, strain relief, waterproof connectors, safety interlocks and peripheral wiring.
• Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, assembly drawings, electrical diagrams, connector pinouts, BOMs, retrofit procedures, inspection checklists and assembly documentation.
• Manage hardware configuration and engineering changes, including CAD revisions, BOM baselines, wiring revisions, as-built records and release documentation.
• Rapidly prototype and validate designs using 3D printing, sheet metal, machining, laser cutting, off-the-shelf components and low-volume fabrication methods.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Retrofit, Serviceability and Reliability across the robot hardware platform.
• Improve robustness against rain, splash, dust, mud, heat, vibration, sunlight, corrosion, impact and repeated field servicing.
• Define hardware requirements, verification plans, acceptance criteria and design-validation tests.
• Support functional safety, reliability and certification activities through risk assessments, DFMEA, root-cause analysis, test evidence and implementation of safety functions.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to source components, evaluate quotations, review fabrication feasibility, improve manufacturability and resolve production issues.
• Mentor and manage mechanical and mechatronics interns, including task planning, technical guidance, design reviews and development feedback.
• Help recruit, develop and provide technical leadership to KRS’s future mechanical, electrical and hardware engineering team.
• Collaborate closely with robotics software, AI perception, navigation, embedded systems, operations, deployment teams, suppliers and Kärcher stakeholders.

Skills

System-level problem-solving

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Robotics or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

CATIA

Electrical schematics & wiring diagrams

CAN bus systems

Job description

Kärcher Robotics Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Mechatronics Engineer to own the complete hardware system for the autonomous robot, covering mechanical structures, electrical and safety hardware, and integration from prototype to production readiness.

You will lead design reviews, manage interfaces, and drive manufacturing readiness while mentoring the next generation of hardware engineers in a fast-moving robotics environment.