Senior Mechanical Engineer - Architectural Elements at Dexterity

Redwood City, California, United States

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$150,000 – $190,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Automation, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering
  • 8+ years of related work experience, including taking advanced designs from initial concept through scale production
  • Significant experience using 3D CAD, preferably NX - including 2D drawings and simulations
  • Experience designing motion control systems with sensors, actuators, and complex mechanisms
  • A working knowledge of ASME and ISO drafting standards including GD&T, (Y14.5-2009)
  • A working knowledge of DFM/A and statistical tolerancing

Responsibilities

  • Take inputs from customers (both internal and external) and generate sub-system requirements
  • Utilize a set of requirements to design elegant solutions both quickly and carefully, independently preempting issues of manufacturability and future maintenance
  • Transform tested conceptual solutions into robust product designs in coordination with engineering, operations, customers, and contract manufacturers
  • Design and release components and systems using NX and Teamcenter
  • Develop production and support documentation including bills of material (BOMs), assembly drawings, and maintenance instructions
  • Perform test and verification of prototype systems
  • Perform system design analyses, including reliability, design-for-manufacture, design-for-assembly, cost-downs, etc
  • Coordinate engineering efforts across the mechanical engineering team
  • Mentor junior engineers, help improve designs, and inculcate a production mindset
  • Participate in recruitment and help build new engineering teams

Skills

NX
3D CAD
GD&T
DFM/A
ASME
ISO
Teamcenter
motion control systems
sensors
actuators
statistical tolerancing
2D drawings
simulations

Dexterity

AI-powered robotic solutions for logistics

About Dexterity

Dexterity.ai develops AI-powered robotic technology aimed at improving logistics and supply chain management, particularly in trailer loading. Their robots autonomously pick and induct parcels into sorting systems at speeds faster than humans. A key feature of their technology is its ability to understand the environment in real-time without needing external data feeds or software integration, making it adaptable for various operations. Dexterity.ai serves a range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations like FedEx, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency, employee safety, and attracting talent through automation. They generate revenue by selling their robotic solutions and providing consultation services for technology integration, with the goal of transforming the logistics industry into a safer and more efficient environment.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$190.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Industrial & Manufacturing, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible vacation time
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Retirement plan
Wellbeing & fitness offerings
Insurance programs
Discounts & perks

Risks

Increased competition from companies using Generative AI could challenge Dexterity's market position.
Rapid AI and robotics evolution may render Dexterity's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.
New labeling requirements could increase operational costs and complexity for Dexterity.

Differentiation

Dexterity's robots operate without needing data feeds or warehouse software integration.
Their technology offers real-time environmental understanding, enhancing adaptability in logistics settings.
Dexterity's AI-powered robots surpass human capabilities in trailer loading and parcel sorting.

Upsides

Dexterity's collaboration with FedEx showcases successful large-scale logistics automation.
Expansion into EMEA could increase market penetration and business opportunities.
Growing demand for automated labeling solutions boosts Dexterity's market potential.

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