Director, Mechanical Engineering

As a Director, Mechanical Engineer at Aescape you will be part of the hardware team leading and developing a high performance mechanical engineering team to develop innovative products. You will bring together cutting edge technologies including robotics, computer vision and motion control systems. Partnering closely with design, manufacturing and either engineering disciplines to innovate and drive new product development.

This role is based in NYC

Aescape is the NY-based lifestyle robotics company redefining self-care. 

We announced the world's first commercially available, fully automated AI-powered massage experience with Equinox in March — and this is only the beginning. We are in a period of rapid growth, launching our category-transforming product throughout 2024 with global leaders in hospitality, wellness, sports and fitness.  

Backed by $85M in funding from investors like Valor Equity Partners (an early investor in Tesla and SpaceX), we've assembled a team of top talent across connected hardware and fitness from industry giants like Amazon, Peloton, Tonal, Uber, The New York Knicks and more to bring people and robotics together for better living.

In less than 48 hours since announcing our launch and partnership, publications like WIRED, Fast Company, Popular Science, Sports Business Journal, Fortune and Now This News have covered our news, with remarkable enthusiasm. 

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of highly skilled mechanical engineers.

• Partner with cross functional teams to drive execution and problem solving.

• Drive cross function design reviews and process to ensure high quality deliverables from the team.

• Collaborate closely with suppliers and JDMs to get the most out of our manufacturing partners.

What You'll Bring

• Ability to work onsite in the NYC headquarters. 

• 8 plus years as an engineering leader developing innovative high technology products.

• 5 plus years managing highly technical teams.

• A strong technical background in mechanical engineering.

• Experience developing and launching multiple products to market.

• Experience working with JDM manufacturing partners.

• Strong written and verbal skills.

• Collaboration skills, you easily communicate effectively with diverse audiences in geographically distributed locations.

• High emotional intelligence (EQ), you’re aware of yourself and others.

• A driven self-starter who thrives in sometimes ambiguous situations.

Nice To Have

• Experience with medical devices, robotics, consumer electronics.

What's In For You

• Join a trailblazing tech company anticipated to transform the massage industry

• The chance to make a difference with a product that empowers healthier and happier living

• Team culture driven by passion, ambition, empowerment, inclusion, curiosity, and fun!

• We’ll grow together – your personal and professional growth are equally important

• Free massages in SF and NY HQ!

• An environment that empowers individuals, emboldens teams, and rewards achievement

• Early stage equity in a company led by serial entrepreneurs with multiple exits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance covered by us

• 401k with 4% company match

• Unlimited vacation, generous parental leave 

• Working late? Dinner is on us.

• Competitive pay from $210,000 to $245,000 base + bonus + equity stock options.

More on Aescape

Aescape  - pronounced “escape” - is a first-of-its-kind lifestyle robotics company bringing people and robotics together for better living. We are in a period of rapid growth, launching our category-transforming product in 2024 with global leaders in hospitality, wellness, sports and fitness.

Coverage of Aescape has received an overwhelmingly positive response. Highlights:

• WIRED: I Tried Aescape’s Robot-Arm-Powered Massage Table—and Loved Being in Control

• Fast Company: How Amazon and Uber alums designed this new high-tech massage machine to feel undeniably human-like

• Mashable: This AI robot massaged my back and butt: 5 reasons I'm quitting human masseuses

• TikTok from Now This News (6.5MM audience reach), calling Aescape the “best massage [they’ve] ever had”

• Recognized among Powderkeg’s Top 100 Robotics Companies.
  
  We are inspired by individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to learn. We value diverse perspectives and people who are resourceful, determined, and have a passion to make a difference in the world. Like our product, at Aescape, we empower people to reach their full potential.
  
  YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR AESCAPE.