Mechanical Engineer III

At ASI, we are revolutionizing industries with state-of-the-art autonomous robotics solutions. Within the fields of agriculture, construction, landscaping, and logistics, we deliver technologies that enhance safety, productivity, and efficiency. With our core values of Simplicity, Safety, Transparency, Humility, Attention to Detail and Growth guiding everything we do, we're shaping the future of automation in dynamic markets.

ASI's influence is felt globally, with our robotic automation products integrated into the operations of renowned companies and government agencies. Our prestigious clientele includes industry giants that are household names. By joining ASI, you become an integral part of a team that is revolutionizing how the world moves, operates, and automates.

The Role

You'll be working on the Scythe M.52 commercial mower as a mechanical design engineer helping move the product to the next level. As the product gets into the hands of more customers, each generation needs to be more robust and more reliable than the last. You'll collaborate with various teams (EE, Firmware, Perception, Manufacturing, Test and Field) to build a deep understanding of product needs and bring those ideas to life. We expect you to be broadly experienced enough to see around corners and to thrive in a fast-paced, self-managed engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical parts, assemblies, and fixtures for the M.52 commercial mower.
• Own the mechanical side of electromechanical integration: electronics and PCB enclosures, heat management, custom battery packs, motors, cameras and sensors.
• Balance conflicting goals such as manufacturing/BOM cost, reliability and serviceability
• Manage mechanical requirements across teams — EE, Firmware, Perception, Manufacturing, Test, and Field all push on your design at once.
• Work directly with vendors to source off-the-shelf parts and develop custom components. We’re a small team- the ability to build and maintain vendor relationships will be a critical part of this role.
• Work with Test to validate new hardware, and develop rapid life cycle and accelerated durability test methods.
• Create and maintain BOMs, and help develop and document processes for ECOs and product data management.
• Support the ramp to higher-volume production as the M.52 program scales.

Qualifications

• Experience designing complex electromechanical systems for unstructured environments, including heavy vibration, weather and water ingress, dust, and heat.
• Experience owning products through a full lifecycle — a 12-to-18-month design phase, qualification, production, and field maintenance — including diagnosing and correcting your own designs after they come back broken from customer use.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions and negotiate competing mechanical requirements with other engineering teams.