About

• Company Description
• Imagine being part of a cutting-edge project that’s revolutionizing the way we approach technology—like being at the forefront of drone development before drones were mainstream. No need to imagine: at Crover, we are a pioneering, award-winning team that has developed the world's first robotic device capable of swimming through dense granular media like sand, grains, and powders: the "CROVER"!
• Our primary product, the CROVER Grain Storage Management system, helps grain storage operators detect critical issues such as hotspots early on, ensuring the quality of cereal grains and oilseeds like corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley in bulk storage. #SavingGrains
• We have grown to a team of over 22 persons spread across the globe. We are looking for the next key hire in Edinburgh, Scotland to help us continue to grow and deliver value to our customers.
• If you are a guru in the design of the mechanical aspect of functional and leading-edge hardware products, you might be the person we are looking for!
• Job Description
• We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly-skilled Mechatronics and Robotics Engineer to play a key role in the development and improvement of the CROVER robot and system. You will be responsible for the mechanical, robotics, and product development, working primarily with the other 3 mechanical engineers, and also closely with our capable electrical and software engineering teams. Your main duties will include leading the mechanical and robotic development of CROVER products, as well as designing, setting up, and running rigorous laboratory-based and on-site tests in dense granular environments. You will be equally comfortable working alone with minimum supervision or as part of a wider project team, always bringing your own powerful input and pushing the boundaries with fresh ideas and technical solutions to address issues and problems.
• For this role we expect successful applicants to have significant experience taking complex systems with moving parts from concept to commercially-ready design, as well as being able to work in the fast-paced environment of deep-tech startups.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and development of complex mechanical systems and components from concept to manufacturing and scaling for novel robotics products
• Create innovative mechanical designs compliant with the ATEX, IECEx and NEC500 directives and related standards
• Motor requirements definition, motor(s) selection and sourcing
• Conduct research, testing, and prototyping to validate new mechanical engineering concepts and technologies
• Perform simulations to validate mechanical designs and provide clear reports and recommendations the rest of the team
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols
• Create and maintain detailed documentation drawings and assembly instructions for designs
• Identify and implement mechanical design and manufacturing process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality
• Identify and resolve technical issues and provide support for manufacturing and field service teams
• Work closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of mechanical engineering solutions into our products and services
• Reviewing the work of and provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project specifications
• Contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making processes, driving the company's mechanical engineering agenda
• Keep up with the latest trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve products and deliver cutting-edge solutions
• Qualifications

Requirements

• Mechanism Design: Direct experience designing complex moving parts, robust mechanisms, and integrated electro-mechanical sub-systems.
• Mechatronics: Industrial mechatronics experience related to robotics.
• Component Expertise: Working knowledge and experience with components such as BLDC motors, limit switches, actuators, LED’s, switches and electrical connectors : and how they work together.
• Product Development: direct past experience taking a product to market within timelines and budget. Experience of identifying risks and designing them out early. Demonstrated track record of taking designs from concept through to production
• Engineering Fundamentals: Solid understanding of engineering principles and the use of Finite Element Analysis Software (FEA).
• Standards & Compliance: Experience of designing to standards (flexible, but ideally such as Directive 2006/42/EC - Machinery Directive)
• Manufacturing: Experience creating cost-efficient industrial products using common fabrication techniques such as CNC machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, and Welding, Injection Moulding
• CAD Proficiency: 3D CAD industrial experience (e.g., FUSION 360, SOLIDWORKS).
• Prototyping: Demonstrable fast-prototyping expertise and a hands-on personality with a genuine love for building things. Happy getting your hands dirty.
• Work Ethic: Self-starting with a can-do attitude, proven ability to work individually or in a team with little guidance.
• Note: We will primarily consider applicants with significant relevant experience in the design of fully-deployed and scaled user-centric hardware products and/or industrial machinery.
• Desirable
• Specialized Analysis: Working knowledge of Vacuum and airflow analysis.
• Safety Standards: Knowledge of ATEX Explosion Proof Design.
• Process: Experience working in agile product development teams.
• Industrial Design: designing products that not only work, but look great at the same time.
• Soldering & Electronics: experience with soldering and integration of electronics are a big plus.
• Robotics Software: Experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS) and programming languages.
• Additional Information

Benefits

• Crover offers highly competitive, total compensation packages linked directly to an employee's professional experience
• Collaborative and innovative environment: have the chance to work with one of the leading robotics teams in the world, leading the way in granular locomotion at a global level
• Exit-based share options incentive plan available based on merit & milestones
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

Other Details

• Location: Edinburgh (Scotland) - Due to the hands-on nature of the role, this position is on-site and requires daily presence in our lab and manufacturing workspace at The National Robotarium, in Edinburgh (UK).
• (Note: Crover has offices in Edinburgh, New York State and in the Philippines)
• Please submit along with your application a portfolio of of selected relevant work previously carried out
• Visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates.
• Recruitment Process
• First Stage Shortlisting
• Invite to Initial Interview - Screening and Questions on Experience and Essential Criteria. We want to hear what you have directly worked on.
• Final Stage Interview with technical assessment
• Decision / Offer
• (The process usually takes between 1 to 3 weeks)