Robotics Hardware Design Manager

pathrobotics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Path Robotics is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering & Hardware Design to lead the design and development of mechanical systems for next-generation robotic manipulation products as we expand into factory automation.

You will oversee sensing end‑of‑arm tooling, robotic hardware, and the interfaces connecting robots, sensors, tools, and workpieces, blending hands‑on leadership with strategic direction and cross‑functional execution.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• 7+ years in mechanical engineering, robotics, automation, or industrial hardware.
• 2+ years leading or managing engineering teams.
• Strong background in mechanical design, electromechanical systems, and robotic hardware.
• Experience designing end‑of‑arm tooling, grippers, fixtures, or sensor‑integrated systems.
• Understanding sensor integration, calibration, tolerances, and reliability.
• Experience developing mechanical and electrical interfaces for complex robotic systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or CAD and PDM workflows.
• Demonstrated success bringing complex hardware products from concept through production and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development.
• Own engineering priorities, resource planning, and execution of mechanical hardware development initiatives.
• Oversee the design and development of sensing end‑of‑arm tooling, robotic components, fixtures, and electromechanical systems.
• Drive the integration of cameras, 3D sensors, force/torque sensors, tactile sensors, and other sensing technologies into robotic hardware.
• Define mechanical and physical interfaces between robots, tools, sensors, fixtures, and workpieces.
• Lead technical design reviews and establish standards for reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and system performance.
• Partner with ML, Robotics, Software, and Electrical Engineering teams to translate product and model training requirements into hardware solutions.
• Support the design of tasks, fixtures, and environments used to collect robotic manipulation training data.
• Oversee the full hardware development lifecycle, including requirements, prototyping, testing, validation, production release, and deployment.
• Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams to accelerate hardware development.
• Drive root‑cause analysis, continuous improvement, and resolution of technical challenges identified during testing and field deployment.
• Support hiring, team development, and the establishment of scalable engineering processes as Path grows.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Robotics

Automation

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor''s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM workflows

Job description

Path Robotics is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering & Hardware Design to lead the design and development of mechanical systems for next-generation robotic manipulation products as we expand into factory automation.

You will oversee sensing end‑of‑arm tooling, robotic hardware, and the interfaces connecting robots, sensors, tools, and workpieces, blending hands‑on leadership with strategic direction and cross‑functional execution.