iRobot Corporation

Principal Robotics Engineer - Innovation

iRobot Corporation$116K — $166K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.S or B.S in Robotics Engineering, Electro-Mechanical or equivalent degree
  • Experience or understanding of robotics solutions, including sensor selection and implementation
  • Experience with developing and testing full-stack robotic systems
  • Ability to analyze and debug complex systems
  • Strong foundation in early research and development in robotics
  • High self-motivation and strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience collaborating with China-based teams is highly preferred
  • Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Innovate through concept development and rapid prototype fabrication for future products
  • Lead innovation initiatives with guidance on system design and development of robotic solutions
  • Research and drive cutting-edge technology and algorithms for new product solutions
  • Work at the intersection of hardware and software on navigation and system architecture
  • Support consumer-centric design solutions from concept to productization
  • Pragmatically solve problems and balance trade-offs
  • Collaborate with consumer insights and product management to meet customer needs
  • Create documentation packages for NPI programs
  • Drive technical alignment across multiple disciplines.

Benefits

  • Work in the Innovation organization, leading the technology roadmap of a top robotics company
  • Engage with cutting-edge robotics technology and the largest installed base of consumer robots
  • Be part of a team dedicated to building advanced robotic solutions
  • Access continuous learning and collaboration opportunities with knowledgeable technical staff
  • Join a work environment with committed researchers and engineers who value new ideas.
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $116,500.00 - $166,500.00

What you will do:
  • Innovate through concept development and rapid prototype fabrication and evaluation that will feed future iRobot product
  • Lead innovation initiatives through subject matter guidance, system design and development of robots and robotic solutions for our next generation products.
  • Research, explore and drive cutting edge technology, algorithms and solutions that enable new innovative solutions for our product portfolio.
  • Work at the intersection of hardware and software, navigation and system architecture, to research, explore and develop new innovative solutions.
  • Work within agile cross-functional teams supporting consumer-centric design solutions from early concept up to productization, ensuring iRobot's technology pipeline is supplying growth and innovation for the future
  • Solve problems pragmatically, applying judgment and experience to identify and balance trade-offs.
  • Collaborate with consumer insights and product management teams to understand customer needs and ensure we are delivering on the vision of the product
  • Create comprehensive documentation packages to enable scaled implementation on NPI programs
  • Drive technical alignment across multiple disciplines on a system level.


To Be Successful You Will Have:
  • M.S or B.S in Robotics Engineering, Electro-Mechanical or equivalent degree
  • Experience or understanding of robotics solutions including sensor selection and implementation, system design, and electromechanical integration.
  • Experience with developing and testing full stack robotic systems.
  • Ability to analyze and debug large, complicated systems
  • A strong foundation in early research and development, and a high level of comfort working on ambiguous problems
  • High self-motivation with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently across time-zones
  • Curiosity, a passion for engineering, and an eagerness to apply cutting edge technology to help us evolve our products and deliver novel solutions to our customers
  • Experience collaborating with China-based teams is highly preferred.
  • Mandarin language proficiency is a plus.


In Return You Can Expect:
  • To work on the Innovation organization leading the technology roadmap of a top robotics company.
  • To work on the cutting edge of robotics with the largest installed base of consumer robots
  • To be welcomed as an integral part of a team dedicated to building robots
  • Opportunities to continuously learn and collaborate with our innovative and knowledgeable technical staff including leading scientists
  • A work environment filled with committed researchers and engineers who value and act on new ideas


About iRobot Corporation

iRobot Corporation is a leading consumer robotics company that designs and builds robots that make a difference in people's lives. The company's products include Roomba vacuuming robots, Braava mopping robots, and Terra robot mowers. iRobot was founded in 1990 by three MIT graduates and has since grown to become a global leader in the robotics industry. The company is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts and has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about iRobot Corporation
Size
1,415 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$147 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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