Systems Engineer - Mechanical

AMP Robotics is a pioneer and industry leader in artificial intelligence and robotics for the recycling industry. Every day, we're working to reimagine and actively modernize the world's recycling infrastructure. Headquartered and manufacturing operations in Louisville, Colorado, we build and deploy cutting-edge technology solutions that solve many of the central challenges of recycling to make it more efficient, cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable.

We're fostering an environment where talented, driven individuals can grow and create impact. We are looking for unconventional thinkers to join our mission; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors including Sequoia Capital and recognition including Fortune's Impact 20, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes' most promising artificial intelligence companies in America, we're always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve each day in what we do. Learn more at AMPRobotics.com.

AMP Robotics is hiring a System Engineer - Mechanical in our Louisville, Colorado office (hybrid schedule).

The System Engineer will be reporting to the Director of Hardware to focus on designing, developing, and testing autonomous recycling products.

As our System Engineer, you will work to:

• Work in a team of 6 engineers on fast-moving, rapidly evolving R&D autonomous recycling products
• Serve as the technical lead on projects, responsible for initial technical scoping and estimating, interface definition, and systems integration activities.
• Decompose marketing requirements into "SMART" engineering requirements
• Establish and incorporate effective brainstorming approaches to explore the solution space and quickly down select to optimal paths.
• Identify and maintain technical risk mitigation efforts to ensure projects are delivered on time and in scope.
• Provide oversight and review of mechanical engineering product design efforts
• Test, validate, and iterate designs to meet strict performance requirements
• Regularly collaborate with software and electrical engineers to achieve desired results
• Develop products from a prototype phase to larger-scale production readiness

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None at this time

The successful candidate will have:

Required:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent combination of technical experience and work experience
• 7+ years of industry experience
• A strong understanding of mechanical and system engineering fundamentals
• 5+ years System engineering experience
• Requirements Management and verification test planning
• Experience with Risk Analysis, Risk Management, DFMEA
• Experience developing early stage programs/products in an R&D environment and proven ability to bring those products to production
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

It'd be great if you had the following:

• Experience with DFX (mfg, assembly, service)
• Experience with industrial equipment or material handling product development and installation best practices
• Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering
• Experience in Recycling/Waste industry
• Experience with fluids and pneumatic systems
• Experience with automation and control systems including robotics
• Experience with project management, resource management, and scheduling
• Experience modeling and analyzing steady state and dynamic systems
• Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, etc)
• Exposure to ANSI, CE, UL and OSHA safety standards for industrial equipment
• Basic Electronics knowledge including PCBA design and troubleshooting, wiring and cabling

Education:

• BSME Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

• 7 years of experience

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, and ability to accurately see and label color. (remove if not a requirement)

OR

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Working Location(s):

• Louisville, CO (hybrid schedule)

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 20% Travel

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

AMP Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Company will be based on job openings, merit, qualifications, and abilities as required by the position. The Company does not discriminate, and does not permit its employees to discriminate against other employees, applicants, customers, or independent contractors because of:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual orientation (including gender identity or expression, including a person's orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or transgender status, or PeopleCare's perception thereof), Pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, Marital status, National origin, Citizenship, Military or veteran status, Ancestry, Age (40 or over), Disability (including genetic information), Or, any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. 

Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. 

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We recognize that there is more to work than the day-to-day responsibilities. In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we're pleased to offer competitive base salaries; medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off and sick time; flexible work hours; and the opportunity to quickly accelerate your learning and growth.

Salary and Compensation Information: $125-$140k

Benefits Information:

• Medical - The company covers up 85% to 100% of the premium for Cigna healthcare plans depending on the selection. Employees pay the difference in premium if they select a more expensive plan. Up to 75% for dependents.
• Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching).
• FTO - Flexible Time Off
• Eight paid holidays, 2 Floating Holidays

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