Engineering Manager, Robotic Hardware & Sensing

Path Robotics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Path Robotics is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering & Hardware Design to lead the design and development of mechanical systems for robotic manipulation and factory automation. This hands-on leadership role combines deep mechanical expertise with people management, strategy, and cross-functional execution.

You will mentor engineers, own hardware development from concept through deployment, and partner with ML, Robotics, Software, and Electrical teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, robotics, automation, or industrial hardware development.
• 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development.
• Own engineering priorities, resource planning, and execution of mechanical hardware development initiatives.
• Oversee the design and development of sensing end‑of‑arm tooling, robotic components, fixtures, and electromechanical systems.
• Drive the integration of cameras, 3D sensors, force/torque sensors, tactile sensors, and other sensing technologies into robotic hardware.
• Define mechanical and physical interfaces between robots, tools, sensors, fixtures, and workpieces.
• Lead technical design reviews and establish standards for reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and system performance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Robotics

Team leadership

SolidWorks

Electromechanical systems

Sensor integration

Project management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM workflows

Job description

Path Robotics is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering & Hardware Design to lead the design and development of mechanical systems for robotic manipulation and factory automation. This hands-on leadership role combines deep mechanical expertise with people management, strategy, and cross-functional execution.

You will mentor engineers, own hardware development from concept through deployment, and partner with ML, Robotics, Software, and Electrical teams to deliver