Built Robotics

solar

HardwareEngineer

$120–175k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Hardware Engineer at Built Robotics. Skills: mechanical design, electrical design, CAD software design package, Python, Linux, ROS. re-imagine and design hardware for our fleet of autonomous heavy construction equipment. scaling our hardware systems”

Industry & Context.

solar
Problems you'll solve

debug, troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues in the field

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel to job sites 1-2 times per month, work on an 80,000-pound autonomous robot, A pair of steel-toe boots

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

BS, MS, or PhD in mechanical engineering or related field, 2+ years of experience using a CAD software design package (e. g. Solidworks, Onshape, Fusion 360), 2+ years of experience in electrical design

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Python, Linux and ROS is a plus

What You'll Do.

re-imagine and design hardware for our fleet of autonomous heavy construction equipment

scaling our hardware systems

testing for reliability in the field

sourcing new sensors for these rugged conditions and configuring them on the robots for optimal outcome

increase reliability and longevity of our equipment by analyzing vibration and shock data

designing mounts with sound dynamic and vibrations engineering principles

design setups for life cycle testing

create robust and replicable processes to streamline manufacturing of our AI guidance systems

perform installations on equipment across the United States and Australia

develop best practices for managing a fleet of hardware systems

work closely with our software engineers and field team to debug

troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues in the field

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work closely with our software engineers and field team

Full Job Description

WHO WE ARE Built Robotics’ mission is to build the robots that build the world. By automating repetitive tasks in the $300 billion solar industry, Built is bridging the workforce gap to accelerate our transition to clean energy.   YOUR MISSION   As a hardware engineer, you’ll get to re-imagine and design hardware for our fleet of autonomous heavy construction equipment. You’ll have a broad responsibility for scaling our hardware systems and testing for reliability in the field.   Our robots are subject to harsh conditions — hot summer days, cold and rainy winters, high vibrations, shock, and dust. You’ll get to tackle these challenges head on, by sourcing new sensors for these rugged conditions and configuring them on the robots for optimal outcome. You’ll leverage your experience in mechanical and electrical design to increase reliability and longevity of our equipment by analyzing vibration and shock data, designing mounts with sound dynamic and vibrations engineering principles, and design setups for life cycle testing.   You’ll create robust and replicable processes to streamline manufacturing of our AI guidance systems, and perform installations on equipment across the United States and Australia. You’ll develop best practices for managing a fleet of hardware systems and will work closely with our software engineers and field team to debug, troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues in the field.   YOUR QUALIFICATIONS - BS, MS, or PhD in mechanical engineering or related field - 2+ years of experience using a CAD software design package (e.g. Solidworks, Onshape, Fusion 360) - 2+ years of experience in electrical design - Familiarity with Python, Linux and ROS is a plus - Adaptability and flexibility to work in new situations, pick up new skills, and do what it takes to get the job done - Willingness to travel to job sites 1-2 times per month, according to the needs of the business   COMPANY PERKS   - Competitive salary and equity - 100% employer-sponsore

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