Senior Robotics Systems Architect – Machine Integration Lead

Tennant Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Medical plan options

Paid vacation time

Company holidays

Disability & life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Tennant Company is hiring a Principal Robotics Engineer - Machine Integration Lead in Minneapolis. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated electro-mechanical systems, translating requirements into verifiable specifications and driving V&V across product development.

The role emphasizes system architecture, risk management, and collaboration with partner technologies to meet cost, performance, and quality goals for autonomous robotics solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Systems or Computer Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years in machine and systems integration on complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technical planning with clear milestones and ownership.
• Translate requirements into technical specs linked to V&V activities.
• Drive system integration across mechanical, electrical, software and partner tech.
• Lead design reviews, mitigate risks, and ensure readiness for prototype/production.
• Plan prototyping and de-risking activities with POCs and verification.
• Define interfaces and verification plans with partner technologies.

Skills

Systems integration

Cross-functional leadership

Technical planning

V&V

DFMEA/HARA

8D problem solving

System architecture

Requirements translation

Interface definitions

Risk management

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Robotics / Systems / Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FMEA Tools

DFMEA tooling

Job description

Tennant Company is hiring a Principal Robotics Engineer - Machine Integration Lead in Minneapolis. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated electro-mechanical systems, translating requirements into verifiable specifications and driving V&V across product development.

The role emphasizes system architecture, risk management, and collaboration with partner technologies to meet cost, performance, and quality goals for autonomous robotics solutions.