Mechanical Design Engineer, Autonomous Mower Systems

Autonomous Solutions, Inc; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for the M.52 commercial mower. You will design mechanical parts and assemblies, and own the electromechanical integration including electronics enclosures, heat management, and battery packs.

You’ll collaborate with EE, Firmware, Perception, Manufacturing, Test and Field to deliver robust, reliable products and participate in rapid life cycle testing and ECO processes. Expect a fast-paced, self-managed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing complex electromechanical systems for unstructured environments (vibration, weather, water ingress).
• Own products through a full lifecycle: design, qualification, production, field maintenance.
• Ability to work across functions and negotiate mechanical requirements.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Solidworks, OnShape, Creo).
• Knowledge of DFM across welding, machining, sheet metal and fabrication.
• Proficiency with drafting standards and GD&T.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enclosure design for electronics, balancing sealing and heat rejection.
• Battery pack integration, thermal management, or heatsink design.
• Select fasteners for torque, vibration, and environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical parts, assemblies, and fixtures for the M.52 mower.
• Own the mechanical side of electromechanical integration: electronics enclosures, heat management, battery packs, motors, cameras and sensors.
• Balance manufacturing cost, reliability, and serviceability.
• Coordinate with EE, Firmware, Perception, Manufacturing, Test, and Field on designs.
• Source parts and develop custom components; build vendor relationships.
• Work with Test to validate hardware and develop durability tests.
• Create and maintain BOMs; support ECOs and product data management.
• Support ramp to higher-volume production as M.52 scales.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Cross-functional collaboration

Electromechanical systems

Thermal management

Battery pack integration

Prototyping and testing

Tools

Solidworks

OnShape

Creo

DFM

Job description

Description

At ASI, we are revolutionizing industries with state-of-the-art autonomous robotics solutions. Within the fields of agriculture, construction, landscaping, and logistics, we deliver technologies that enhance safety, productivity, and efficiency. With our core values of Simplicity, Safety, Transparency, Humility, Attention to Detail and Growth guiding everything we do, we're shaping the future of automation in dynamic markets.

ASI's influence is felt globally, with our robotic automation products integrated into the operations of renowned companies and government agencies. Our prestigious clientele includes industry giants that are household names. By joining ASI, you become an integral part of a team that is revolutionizing how the world moves, operates, and automates.

The Role

You'll be working on the Scythe M.52 commercial mower as a mechanical design engineer helping move the product to the next level. As the product gets into the hands of more customers, each generation needs to be more robust and more reliable than the last. You'll collaborate with various teams (EE, Firmware, Perception, Manufacturing, Test and Field) to build a deep understanding of product needs and bring those ideas to life. We expect you to be broadly experienced enough to see around corners and to thrive in a fast-paced, self-managed engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical parts, assemblies, and fixtures for the M.52 commercial mower.
• Own the mechanical side of electromechanical integration: electronics and PCB enclosures, heat management, custom battery packs, motors, cameras and sensors.
• Balance conflicting goals such as manufacturing/BOM cost, reliability and serviceability
• Manage mechanical requirements across teams — EE, Firmware, Perception, Manufacturing, Test, and Field all push on your design at once.
• Work directly with vendors to source off-the-shelf parts and develop custom components. We’re a small team- the ability to build and maintain vendor relationships will be a critical part of this role.
• Work with Test to validate new hardware, and develop rapid life cycle and accelerated durability test methods.
• Create and maintain BOMs, and help develop and document processes for ECOs and product data management.
• Support the ramp to higher-volume production as the M.52 program scales.

Qualifications

• Experience designing complex electromechanical systems for unstructured environments, including heavy vibration, weather and water ingress, dust, and heat.
• Experience owning products through a full lifecycle — a 12-to-18-month design phase, qualification, production, and field maintenance — including diagnosing and correcting your own designs after they come back broken from customer use.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions and negotiate competing mechanical requirements with other engineering teams.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Solidworks, OnShape, Creo, equivalent)
• Working knowledge of DFM across welding, machining, sheet metal, and other fabrication processes.
• Proficiency with drafting standards and GD&T.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with enclosure design for electronics, including the trade-offs between environmental sealing and heat rejection.
• Background in battery pack integration, thermal management, or heatsink design.
• Ability to select fasteners for torque, vibration, and environmental conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with mounting cameras or sensors where alignment and stiffness are critical.
• Proficiency in designing and drafting cables and harnesses.
• Familiarity with PDM or PLM tooling, ECO processes, and BOM ownership.
• Experience with off-road, turf, agricultural, construction, or other outdoor mobile equipment.
• Experience mentoring or leading mechanical engineers.

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Your employment with ASI will be "at-will", meaning that either you or ASI may terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause.