Ultra · 1 month ago
Senior Mechatronics Engineer
Ultra is an early stage company building AI-native industrial robots that operate in real-world environments. They are seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to lead the development of their robotic systems and tooling, focusing on design, prototyping, and collaboration with vendors and engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
Completely own the design and deployment of new robot tooling and end effectors that expand our capabilities and solve real customer problems
Lead rapid design loops to ship improvements fast — prototype, validate on the robots in the lab, learn, and refine
Make build-vs-buy decisions for tools and peripherals, selecting off-the-shelf components when smart and developing custom parts when it creates strategic advantage
Work closely with vendors to spec and source components and help us build a scalable supply chain
Work hands-on with the broader engineering team to make your work compatible with our autonomy stack and ready to scale with our robot platform
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in robotics
Experience with the full mechatronics stack including 3D design, rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturing
Mechanical and electrical assembly skills including machine tools, soldering, and debugging electrical systems
Experience sourcing and testing components such as motors, cameras, and raw materials
Ability to tie designs together with code
Strong communication skills with customers and vendors
Ability to build and maintain relationships across the board
Research skills to find and compare the best components for the product
Willingness to travel to customer and supplier sites within the US and internationally including China, Mexico, and the EU
Company
Ultra
Ultra builds intelligent warehouse robots that are being deployed in warehouses today.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Y Combinator
2024-09-25Pre Seed· $0.5M
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