Robotics Engineering Manager — Systems & Production

Socket.dev; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking a Manager of Engineering — Robotics to lead a multidisciplinary team across mechanical, electrical, firmware/controls, and systems engineering. You will own robotic system design from concept to mass production, collaborating with UK and China teams and senior leadership.

You will mentor engineers and drive cost, quality, and reliability improvements. The role is on-site in Needham, MA and requires a proven track record in robotics and product development,

Qualifications

• 6+ years in product development, robotics, or related field.
• Record of shipping robust solutions and leading projects.
• Experience in consumer products or robotics advisable.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics, dynamics, and physics.

Responsibilities

• Own robotic system design across mechanical, electrical, and embedded domains.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, batteries, and electronics; enable system testing.
• Hire, develop, and mentor a group of engineers.
• Improve designs for cost, manufacturability, quality, and reliability.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical fundamentals

Controls & embedded systems

CAD proficiency

Mentoring engineers

Project leadership

Robotics fundamentals

Systems thinking

Education

BS/MS/BA in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking a Manager of Engineering — Robotics to lead a multidisciplinary team across mechanical, electrical, firmware/controls, and systems engineering. You will own robotic system design from concept to mass production, collaborating with UK and China teams and senior leadership.

You will mentor engineers and drive cost, quality, and reliability improvements. The role is on-site in Needham, MA and requires a proven track record in robotics and product development,