Engineering Manager, Hardware DesignWe9re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering & Hardware Design to lead the design and development of mechanical systems supporting Path9s next generation of robotic manipulation products as we expand into factory automation.
As part of our Sensing and Embodied Intelligence team, you9ll lead a team of engineers responsible for sensing end-of-arm tooling, robotic hardware, and the physical interfaces connecting robots, sensors, tools, and workpieces.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines deep mechanical engineering expertise with people management, technical strategy, and cross-functional execution. You9ll help define engineering direction, develop high-performing teams, and deliver reliable, scalable hardware solutions from concept through deployment.
What You9ll Do- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development.
- Own engineering priorities, resource planning, and execution of mechanical hardware development initiatives.
- Oversee the design and development of sensing end-of-arm tooling, robotic components, fixtures, and electromechanical systems.
- Drive the integration of cameras, 3D sensors, force/torque sensors, tactile sensors, and other sensing technologies into robotic hardware.
- Define mechanical and physical interfaces between robots, tools, sensors, fixtures, and workpieces.
- Lead technical design reviews and establish standards for reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and system performance.
- Partner with ML, Robotics, Software, and Electrical Engineering teams to translate product and model training requirements into hardware solutions.
- Support the design of tasks, fixtures, and environments used to collect robotic manipulation training data.
- Oversee the full hardware development lifecycle, including requirements, prototyping, testing, validation, production release, and deployment.
- Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams to accelerate hardware development.
- Drive root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, and resolution of technical challenges identified during testing and field deployment.
- Support hiring, team development, and the establishment of scalable engineering processes as Path grows.
Who You Are- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, robotics, automation, or industrial hardware development.
- 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
- Strong technical 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, mechanical tolerances, and hardware reliability.
- Experience developing mechanical and electrical interfaces for complex robotic systems.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software and PDM-based design workflows.
- Demonstrated success bringing complex hardware products from concept through production and deployment.
- Strong technical judgment, project management skills, and ability to balance competing engineering priorities.
- Passionate about developing engineers, solving complex technical challenges, and building high-performing teams.
Nice to Have- Experience with robotic manipulation, industrial automation, or advanced manufacturing.
- Familiarity with imitation learning, demonstration-based learning, or robotic data collection systems.
- Experience integrating force/torque, tactile, vision, or 3D sensing technologies.
- Knowledge of design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), GD&T, and mechanical reliability testing.
- Experience scaling hardware products in a high-growth robotics or technology environment.
What Will Make You Successful at Path- Technical Leader: You bring deep mechanical engineering expertise and sound technical judgment.
- People Developer: You enjoy mentoring engineers, building strong teams, and helping others grow.
- Hands-On: You9re comfortable diving into design challenges and working alongside your team.
- Execution-Focused: You balance innovation with delivering reliable, production-ready hardware.
- Collaborative: You build strong partnerships across Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Software, and ML teams.
- Adaptable: You thrive in a fast-paced environment where technical challenges and priorities continuously evolve.
Why You9ll Love Working Here- Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
- Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks for birthing parents (12-14 weeks total)
- 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
- Generous employee referral bonuses-help us grow our team!
