Lead Mechanical Engineer - Enclosures and Harness

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Department: Mechanical

Workplace: on_site

Description

About Origin

Origin (previously 10xConstruction) is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings. Join India’s most talent-dense robotics team consisting of individuals from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, etc.

About the role

As the Lead Mechanical Engineer - Enclosures and Harness, you will define the global "body" and "nervous system" of our robots. You will architect the high-performance, aesthetically-conscious enclosure systems that protect sensitive compute and sensors from the brutal realities of a construction site. Concurrently, you will own the global wire harness topology, ensuring reliable power and data distribution. You will set the standard for thermal management, EMI/EMC shielding, and design for serviceability, guiding the team from concept to mass production.

Key Responsibilities

Global Architecture (Enclosures & Harnessing):

• Architect the complete enclosure system for the robot, balancing industrial design aesthetics with extreme ruggedization (shock, vibration, dust, and water).
• Define the global wire harness architecture. Establish strict routing rules to separate high-voltage motor power lines from sensitive logic/sensor networks to prevent EMI.
• Act as the design authority for all electromechanical packaging, ensuring that field technicians can easily access and service critical components.

Advanced Thermal & Environmental Strategy:

• Lead the global thermal management strategy. Direct system-level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses to design passive and active cooling solutions for high-compute brains and high-power motor drives.
• Define and enforce strict Ingress Protection (IP65/IP67) standards across all modules.

Compliance, V&V, and Manufacturing:

• Drive the product through rigorous environmental and regulatory approval processes (e.g., NEMA, UL, CE for enclosures and EMI/EMC).
• Establish the Verification and Validation (V&V) master plan for drop testing, vibration tables, and accelerated life testing.
• Partner with contract manufacturers to optimize sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and complex wire harness assembly (DFM/DFA).

Leadership:

• Mentor and lead a team of mechanical and electromechanical engineers, setting a culture of rigorous engineering and uncompromising quality.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 8+ years of deep experience in mechanical packaging, enclosure design, and complex wire harness routing for robotics, automotive, or aerospace.
• Expert proficiency in 3D CAD (Onshape or equivalent) and harness routing modules.
• Deep knowledge of thermal management, CFD tools, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies.
• Proven track record of designing hardware that meets strict IP ratings and industrial compliance standards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, die casting, injection molding, cable extrusion).

Preferred Experiences

• Experience in heavy machinery, agricultural tech, or outdoor autonomous vehicles.
• Track record of taking complex electromechanical products from prototype to mass production.

Benefits

• Gain experience in a dynamic startup environment at the forefront of robotics and AI innovation.
• Contribute to the development of technology that will revolutionize the construction industry.
• Work alongside a talented and passionate team committed to making a real-world impact.
• Learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable skills in robotics software engineering.
• Gain practical experience in a real-world engineering environment.
• Contribute to a project with the potential to make a significant impact on the construction industry.