Director, Hardware Engineering

Berkshire Grey, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Grey, Inc. in Bedford, MA is seeking a Director of Hardware Engineering to lead the development of electromechanical systems powering the next generation of warehouse automation and robotics.

This hands-on leader will guide a multidisciplinary team through design, validation, and product release to ensure robust, reliable performance. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with software, product management, operations, and supply chain, delivering schedules, cost targets, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience developing complex electromechanical products.
• 5+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven experience leading products through production at scale.
• Experience with manufacturing partners and supply chains.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of hardware engineers.
• Promote engineering best practices, design reviews, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management, software leadership and QA.
• Lead design verification, validation, qualification, and product release activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety certifications.
• Ensure seamless integration between hardware, software, controls, and robotics systems.
• Establish development schedules, resource plans, and milestones.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; balance scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to meet DFM and DFA standards.
• Support manufacturing scale-up and field reliability improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering

Master's degree preferred (Engineering or MBA)

Job description

Position Summary

The Director, Hardware Engineering is responsible for leading the development and execution of hardware systems that power next-generation warehouse automation and robotic solutions. This leader will guide a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for development, validation, and commercialization of electromechanical systems, ensuring products are robust and reliable, while creating long standing customer relationships. This position requires a hands-on, strong technical leader who enjoys a fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team (4-5 direct reports) of hardware engineers.
• Promote engineering best practices, design reviews, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with a cross-functional product team including program management, software leadership and quality assurance.

• Lead design verification, validation, qualification, and product release activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and product safety certifications.

• Ensure seamless integration between hardware, software, controls, and robotics systems.

• Establish development and execution schedules, resource plans, and project milestones.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive predictable execution while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure DFM and DFA standards are met

• Support manufacturing scale-up and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead engineering support for production issues and field reliability improvements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience developing complex electromechanical products.
• 5+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams comprised of experienced engineers.
• Proven experience leading products through production at scale.
• Experience working with manufacturing partners and supply chains.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering organizations.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA.
• Experience with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotic picking systems, warehouse automation, or industrial robotics.
• Knowledge of ISO, CE, UL, OSHA, and other applicable safety standards.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, and engineering change management systems.
• Experience scaling engineering organizations in high-growth technology companies.

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