Engineering Manager, Hardware Design

The posting, as Path Robotics wrote it

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering & Hardware Design to lead the design and development of mechanical systems supporting Path's next generation of robotic manipulation products as we expand into factory automation.

As part of our Sensing and Embodied Intelligence team, you'll lead a team of engineers responsible for sensing end-of-arm tooling, robotic hardware, and the physical interfaces connecting robots, sensors, tools, and workpieces.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines deep mechanical engineering expertise with people management, technical strategy, and cross-functional execution. You'll help define engineering direction, develop high-performing teams, and deliver reliable, scalable hardware solutions from concept through deployment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development.
• Own engineering priorities, resource planning, and execution of mechanical hardware development initiatives.
• Oversee the design and development of sensing end-of-arm tooling, robotic components, fixtures, and electromechanical systems.
• Drive the integration of cameras, 3D sensors, force/torque sensors, tactile sensors, and other sensing technologies into robotic hardware.
• Define mechanical and physical interfaces between robots, tools, sensors, fixtures, and workpieces.
• Lead technical design reviews and establish standards for reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and system performance.
• Partner with ML, Robotics, Software, and Electrical Engineering teams to translate product and model training requirements into hardware solutions.
• Support the design of tasks, fixtures, and environments used to collect robotic manipulation training data.
• Oversee the full hardware development lifecycle, including requirements, prototyping, testing, validation, production release, and deployment.
• Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams to accelerate hardware development.
• Drive root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, and resolution of technical challenges identified during testing and field deployment.
• Support hiring, team development, and the establishment of scalable engineering processes as Path grows.

Who You Are

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related fi

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
• Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
• Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team!

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact HR@path-robotics.com. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.

Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

This position may support work performed under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable.

The role may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR and/or EAR.

Candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required.

This position may also involve handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires adherence to company and federal data protection and confidentiality standards. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check consistent with applicable requirements