Senior Engineer, Autonomous Mobile Robots & Systems

Magna-International-6df39721; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna New Mobility in Lowell, MA seeks a Senior Engineer with a strong mechanical and systems background to lead robotic system design, deployment, and support for autonomous mobility solutions. You will integrate mechanical components, embedded controllers, and sensors while ensuring reliable performance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in systems engineering or robotics, expertise in mechanical design and ROS/ROS2, and hands‑on experience with LiDAR, cameras, and IMUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in systems engineering, robotics, or automation with strong mechanical emphasis.
• Expertise in mechanical design, CAD tools, embedded systems and real‑time control systems (ROS/ROS2).
• Knowledge of sensors (LiDAR, cameras, IMUs), perception, navigation algorithms.
• Experience with requirements management, system validation and testing.
• Certifications in robotics, mechanical design, or cybersecurity are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design & integrate robotic architectures, including mechanical components, embedded controllers, sensors, and networks.
• Optimize system performance focusing on mechanical design, navigation and obstacle avoidance.
• Define & document requirements with cross‑disciplinary teams.
• Support deployment & troubleshooting with hardware, software, and field teams.
• Lead system upgrades and integration projects, emphasizing mechanical and electronic improvements.
• Automate & script diagnostics, firmware updates, and data collection.
• Conduct performance & reliability analyses to inform design improvements.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to translate customer needs into engineering requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD tools

Embedded systems

ROS/ROS2

Sensors

Navigation algorithms

Python

C++

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Electrical Engineering

Robotics Education

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Magna New Mobility in Lowell, MA seeks a Senior Engineer with a strong mechanical and systems background to lead robotic system design, deployment, and support for autonomous mobility solutions. You will integrate mechanical components, embedded controllers, and sensors while ensuring reliable performance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in systems engineering or robotics, expertise in mechanical design and ROS/ROS2, and hands‑on experience with LiDAR, cameras, and IMUs.