Robotic Mechanical Engineer

CNH Industrial Group; New Holland (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 74,625 - 114,425; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings & Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and V

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

CNH Industrial in New Holland, PA is seeking a Robotics Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design of robotic systems, including arms, end-effectors, and grippers, collaborating across disciplines.

You will develop CAD models, validate designs with MATLAB, travel as needed, and drive design reviews to meet project schedules. Join a global team delivering innovative agricultural robotics solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years designing mechanical systems with actuators and sensors.
• Strong understanding of kinematics and dynamics of serial robot manipulators.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, and iteration of hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design robotic manipulators, end effectors, and automation equipment using 3D CAD.
• Own the mechanical architecture of a robotic arm, including joints, linkages, and structural components.
• Develop MATLAB models to evaluate kinematics, dynamics, and actuator requirements.
• Select and integrate actuators, transmissions, and sensors into mechanical designs.
• Build prototypes and develop test fixtures to evaluate performance, lifecycle, and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with controls, electronics, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.

Skills

3D CAD

Robotics

Mechanical design

Actuators & sensors

Prototyping

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics background

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

MATLAB

Job description

Job Location: New Holland - Pennsylvania - United States

Category: Research and Development

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Hybrid

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Job Purpose

This position will support Robotics Innovation activities with specific focus on robotic mechanical systems.

The primary goal of the Robotics Mechanical Engineer, is to lead and execute the mechanical design of the robotic systems, being responsible for designing, developing, and implementing mechanical solutions for robotic systems (e.g. robotic arm, end-effector, gripper, machine design), collaborating with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications, holding design reviews, definition and evaluation of component and system costs versus achieved functionality.

Willingness to travel to gain product and functional experience and assist in the evaluation of the robotic systems in the field. Accountable to maintain project log on assigned tasks and work with team through development and implementation phases to meet timing.

Communicate with the engineering teams in the company to gather inputs and maintain alignment on activity resultsto coordinate the interrelated design and assure project completion following established design process. The individual in this position must be able to develop, maintain, and release necessary system specifications and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design robotic manipulators, end effectors, and automation equipment using 3D CAD
• Own the mechanical architecture of a robotic arm, including joints, linkages, and structural components
• Develop and use MATLAB models to evaluate kinematics, dynamics, and actuator requirements
• Select and integrate actuators, transmissions, and sensors into mechanical designs
• Build prototypes and develop test fixtures to evaluate performance, lifecycle, and reliability
• Perform or facilitate installation/testing related to the product, system, or process.
• Design for durability and operation in outdoor, agricultural environments
• Collaborate closely with controls, electronics, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Guide interns from university for those activities related to the projects and new investigations where the candidate is directly involved
• Review and understand technologies and trends that will influence medium term and long term product plans
• Work closely to simulation teams in building &validation of different simulation models on the new systems developed
• Update the related management tools (TcAE, kpi-tool, CTS…)
• Create and update documentation for designs, and all phases of the project.
• Work with external customers, distributors, vendors, or suppliers to initiate new designs and solve problems.
• Coordinate engineering efforts and provide engineering assistance to internal teams or external customers.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience designing mechanical systems that integrate actuators and sensors
• Strong understanding of kinematics and dynamics of serial robot manipulators
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, Fusion 360)
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, testing, and iteration of physical hardware
• Ability to translate system‑level requirements into robust mechanical design

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pneumatic systems design and validation
• Experience designing automation or robotics for agricultural or outdoor environments
• Experience with gripper, end‑effector, or compliant mechanism design
• Familiarity with designing for manufacturability and field serviceability
• Experience with off road machinery requirements and operations is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment required with an open mindset
• Ability to provide local and remote field site support/analysis for own project and help others
• Agricultural background

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $74,625 - $114,425 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

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US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

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