Lead Mechatronics Engineer, Autonomous Robotics

High Power Media Ltd; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(K) Retirement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Mental health benefits

Professional Development Benefits

Job summary

Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, seeks a Principal Mechatronics Engineer in Denver to own the full lifecycle of our robotic arm and end effectors.

This hands-on leadership role combines rigorous analysis with field practicality, mentoring a team of mechanical engineers and collaborating with software/electrical teams to deliver a safe, scalable industrial automation platform.

Qualifications

• Experience owning mechanical system architecture end-to-end.
• Deep expertise in machined parts, weldments, sheet metal, and assemblies with full GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience applying DFM principles to machined parts, sheet metal, weldments, and molded or cast components, with demonstrated ability to reduce part complexity and manufacturing cost without compromising performance.
• Experience leading reliability programs — FMEA, root cause analysis, corrective action — on fielded hardware systems.
• Proficiency with FEA and the ability to guide others in applying simulation to design decisions.
• Experience with PDM systems and formal part release processes.
• Experience designing and integrating sensors into electromechanical systems.
• Track record of mentoring engineers and raising the technical quality of a team.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical architecture of advanced robotic manipulation, including end effector, actuation, and hardware systems, from requirements definition through design, validation, and field release.
• Define and maintain engineering standards for CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and documentation across the mechanical team.
• Apply design for manufacturability (DFM) principles throughout the design process, collaborating with vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure designs are producible, cost‑effective, and scalable from prototype to production volumes.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical mentorship to Mechanical Engineer I/II team members.
• Partner with software, electrical, and systems engineering teams to define HW/SW interface requirements and ensure integrated system performance.
• Evaluate and select vendors and components; lead supplier development efforts for critical or custom hardware.
• Lead reliability initiatives, including failure mode analysis (FMEA/FTA), design for reliability, and systematic corrective action to improve durability, safety, and lifecycle cost across the fleet.
• Identify and resolve systemic mechanical risks across the product line before they reach the field.

Skills

Mechanical system architecture

Reliability engineering

Mentorship / team leadership

DFX / design for manufacturability

Vendor management

GD&T

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEM/FEA analysis

PDM systems

Sensor integration knowledge

Job description

Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, seeks a Principal Mechatronics Engineer in Denver to own the full lifecycle of our robotic arm and end effectors.

This hands-on leadership role combines rigorous analysis with field practicality, mentoring a team of mechanical engineers and collaborating with software/electrical teams to deliver a safe, scalable industrial automation platform.