43North · 1 month ago
Floe - Lead Engineer (Mechatronics)
Buffalo
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years exp43North is a rapidly growing startup focused on innovative solutions for managing hazardous ice and snow. They are seeking a Lead Engineer to develop and manage engineering processes, ensuring high-quality product development and operational efficiency.
Financial ServicesIncubatorsVenture Capital
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conceptualize, design, and test innovative mechatronic improvements and solutions, including mechanical structures, electronic circuits, and software integration, ensuring they meet design specifications and functional requirements
Manage existing systems and lead new product development to enhance system features, performance, and reliability
Gather and analyze customer and field feedback
Manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure design decisions align with customer requirements, product reliability, manufacturability, and safety standards
Serve as liaison between engineering and our vendors and contract manufacturers
Collaborate with manufacturing partners to maintain production and refurbishment processes, and identify improvements that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure consistent quality
Evaluate and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure scalability, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery and quality of components and materials
Lead the implementation of an MRP system to improve traceability, scheduling, and process efficiency
Oversee and enhance quality assurance processes to ensure all systems comply with industry standards and exceed customer expectations
Provide technical support to customers and installers, addressing questions and resolving issues to maintain high satisfaction
Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues reported by customers, offering innovative, effective solutions to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance
Conduct occasional on-site visits to support installation, testing, and issue resolution
Coordinate with installers to ensure they fully understand and correctly execute installation processes
Develop training materials and oversee sessions for customers and installers, ensuring best practices and consistent quality
Create, maintain, and continuously improve detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, SOPs, installation guides, and certification records
Develop comprehensive customer-facing materials such as FAQs, manuals, and troubleshooting guides
Ensure all documentation reflects industry standards, lessons from the field, certification requirements, and QA/QC procedures
Mentor and manage interns and junior engineers; help scale a small, high-performance team as the company grows
Reinforce and build structured engineering processes, such as design reviews, documentation control, testing frameworks, and continuous improvement systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline
5-8 years of related engineering experience working on mechatronic or electro-mechanical systems
Proven ability to design, build, test, and troubleshoot hardware systems end-to-end
Experience leading technical projects or small teams; comfortable balancing hands-on work with leadership responsibilities
Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g. OnShape, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) to design complex assemblies and produce professional drawings for manufacturing and assembly
Experience with electronic circuit design and simulation software (e.g. Altium)
Programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, and JavaScript
Proficiency with AWS and a solid understanding of databases and SQL
Experience implementing or using MRP/ERP systems
Experience in creating technical and customer-facing documentation
Strong understanding of standard manufacturing techniques and processes
Practical experience and familiarity with common mechanical and electrical tools, such as soldering and machining
Understanding of the construction industry and building envelope fundamentals
Excellent decision-making, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis abilities
Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities with clarity and efficiency
Ability to develop innovative solutions, challenge assumptions, and continuously improve designs and processes
Able to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
High attention to detail, clarity in written work, and professionalism in field interactions
Highly self-motivated with a strong bias toward action, honesty, and accountability
Dedicated to integrity, excellence, and doing right by customers, colleagues, and the environment
Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, capable of working independently with minimal supervision
Willing to travel occasionally, domestically and internationally, when necessary
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline
Company
43North
43North invests $5M each year through a startup competition and accelerator program in Buffalo, New York.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Colleen Heidinger
President
Recent News
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