Robotics Hardware Design Manager

Path Robotics, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily free lunch

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave (6 weeks + 6–8 weeks)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

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

You will head a team responsible for sensing end‑of‑arm tooling, robotic hardware, and the interfaces connecting robots, sensors, tools, and workpieces, delivering reliable hardware from concept through deployment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers with clear performance feedback.
• Own priorities, resource planning, and execution of mechanical hardware initiatives.
• Oversee design and development of sensing end‑of‑arm tooling and robotic components.
• Integrate cameras, 3D sensors, force/torque and tactile sensors into hardware.
• Define mechanical interfaces between robots, tools, sensors, fixtures, and workpieces.
• Lead design reviews and establish standards for reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with ML, Robotics, Software, and Electrical teams to translate requirements into hardware.
• Support design of fixtures and environments for training data collection.
• Oversee full hardware lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturing teams to accelerate progress.
• Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement during testing and field deployment.
• Assist hiring and scaling of engineering processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Robotics hardware

Team leadership

Project management

SolidWorks

PDM workflows

Sensor integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

PDM software

3D printing

FEA

Job description

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

You will head a team responsible for sensing end‑of‑arm tooling, robotic hardware, and the interfaces connecting robots, sensors, tools, and workpieces, delivering reliable hardware from concept through deployment.