Staff Mechanical Engineer - Special Projects

Introduction

Slip Robotics, a rapidly growing robotics company specializing in industrial-size robots for truck loading and unloading, is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our team. We are looking for a highly skilled individual with 8+ years of mechanical design experience.

Job Description

The special projects team tackles unique and high-impact initiatives, often operating with a high degree of autonomy to solve complex engineering challenges. In this role, you will drive the development of pre-prototype products, address urgent project needs, and take on cross-disciplinary tasks that don’t strictly fit within traditional engineering structures. 

Responsibilities

• Design and Development: Lead the design, prototyping, and validation of mechanical systems for special projects. Apply sound engineering principles to create innovative solutions while meeting time-sensitive demands.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with electrical, software, and systems engineers, as well as product managers and other stakeholders, to integrate mechanical components into cohesive product solutions.
• Prototyping and Testing: Rapidly develop prototypes and conduct rigorous testing to validate mechanical designs, refine functionality, and improve overall system reliability.
• Requirements Development: Develop and document mechanical requirements based on minimal or evolving product definitions. Work closely with product and technical teams to clarify and iterate on project goals and design criteria.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on product design, rapid prototyping, and system integration. Experience in a fast-paced or startup environment is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo), PDM, component sizing, hand-calc analysis, rapid prototyping techniques, familiarity with electrical engineering fundamentals and wiring basics
• Change Management: Familiarity with an enterprise PLM system (Windchill, Teamcenter, etc), demonstrated ability following structured design review process 
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to work on projects that may not have clear initial requirements and to navigate cross-functional needs that don’t fit neatly within a single engineering discipline.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey complex engineering concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Maintain a collaborative mindset while working in multidisciplinary teams and leading efforts that require alignment across engineering, product, and operations teams.

Other Information

Slip Robotics is located in Atlanta, GA, just northeast of the perimeter. This position requires a majority of on-site work.

This position is open to individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

If you are a highly skilled Staff Mechanical Engineer passionate about robotics and wish to contribute to a dynamic team working on cutting-edge technology, we would love to hear from you!