Robotics Innovation Engineer: Autonomy & Field Solutions

M. A. Mortenson Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generous Mor

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Innovation Engineer to advance robotics, autonomy, and transformative innovations from concept through deployment on our projects. You will bridge field operations, technology partners, and internal stakeholders, turning field feedback into practical solutions that improve safety, productivity, and performance.

You will pilot autonomous systems, robotic technologies, and automation initiatives, guiding product development from field experience and operational needs toward

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year technical degree or bachelor's degree in relevant fields (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management)
• 2-5 years' experience in Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Tool Design & Fabrication, Robotics, Electrical Integration, or similar fields
• Construction experience or adjacent field preferred
• Current driver's license
• Excellent problem-identification and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives and act as an agent of change
• Strong comprehension of the built environment, tools, processes, and construction management challenges
• Advanced Microsoft 365 Suite and web application skills
• Fundamental estimating and scheduling capabilities
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

• Review and refine objectives, business case, market viability, and development feasibility for each concept
• Create comparative estimates to predict development costs and contrast potential financial outcomes of proposed solutions
• Identify and partner with internal and external agents to design, manufacture, and test innovative products, processes, or systems
• Navigate vendor, OEM, customer relationships, contracts, and regulatory environment
• Apply legal procedures and confidentiality measures to protect intellectual property
• Ensure innovations are functional and accepted by the operational team, being transparent about those that do not meet requirements
• Communicate and celebrate failures as learning mechanisms
• Quantify and communicate positive results, promoting team contributions
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Robotics

Rapid Prototyping

Product Development

Tool Design

Fabrication

Electrical Integration

Construction knowledge

Education

2-year technical degree

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Web applications

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an Innovation Engineer to advance robotics, autonomy, and transformative innovations from concept through deployment on our projects. You will bridge field operations, technology partners, and internal stakeholders, turning field feedback into practical solutions that improve safety, productivity, and performance.

You will pilot autonomous systems, robotic technologies, and automation initiatives, guiding product development from field experience and operational needs toward