Principal Robotics Engineer: Machine Integration Lead

Tennant Company; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Dental & vision coverage

Job summary

Tennant Company is seeking a Principal Robotics Engineer - Machine Integration Lead to drive the technical execution of end-to-end system integration for robotic cleaning solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, software, and partner technologies, translating product vision into robust, compliant designs while managing cost and performance trade-offs.

You will own planning, risk mitigation, and verification strategies, including DFMEA and HARA, to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of machine and systems integration experience on complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional execution and V&V milestones.
• Proficient in applying risk analysis and compliance methods such as DFMEA/HARA.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning and work breakdown to deliver system integration.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications linked to V&V activities.
• Drive system architecture and interface definition across subsystems.
• Lead design reviews to surface risk and ensure readiness for prototype and production builds.
• Coordinate prototyping and de-risking activities with partners and internal teams.
• Oversee risk mitigation and regulatory compliance per applicable standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Robotics/Systems/Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FMEA

HARA

DVP&R

Job description

Tennant Company is seeking a Principal Robotics Engineer - Machine Integration Lead to drive the technical execution of end-to-end system integration for robotic cleaning solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, software, and partner technologies, translating product vision into robust, compliant designs while managing cost and performance trade-offs.

You will own planning, risk mitigation, and verification strategies, including DFMEA and HARA, to ensure