Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Company: Pace Robotics
Location: Bangalore, India
Experience: 5+ Years
Education: M.Tech / M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering
About the Role
• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge construction robotics company incubated by SINE IIT Bombay and backed by leading venture investors.
• Lead the design, analysis, and development of mechanical systems for advanced robotic platforms used in construction automation.
• Collaborate closely with Product Design, Product Management, and Engineering teams to develop innovative, manufacturing-ready robotic solutions.
Roles & Responsibilities
• Design and develop mechanical components including base platforms, linkages, mounting structures, actuators, and hydraulic assemblies.
• Perform kinematic, dynamic, structural, and material analysis to optimize product performance, reliability, and weight.
• Improve the accuracy, robustness, and durability of moving mechanical systems while minimizing vibration and failure rates.
• Convert product requirements and design concepts into highly engineered, production-ready components.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure efficient and scalable production.
• Coordinate with external vendors, fabricators, consultants, and manufacturing partners to support development activities.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and manufacturing scale-up.
Required Skills
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Mechanical Design, Robotics, CAE, or Industrial R&D.
• Strong understanding of:
- Kinematics
- Dynamics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Structural Design
- Vibrations
• Expertise in:
- GD&T
- Material Selection
- Sheet Metal Design
- Machined Components
- Manufacturing Processes
• Hands-on experience with CAD tools:
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- NX or equivalent
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools:
- ANSYS
- Altair
- COMSOL
- ADAMS
• Knowledge of:
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Fluid Mechanics
- CFD
- Additive Manufacturing
- Plastic Moulding
- Heat Treatment Processes
• Familiarity with scientific computing tools:
- MATLAB
- Octave
- Wolfram
Preferred Skills
• Experience designing robotic systems and automation equipment.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop manufacturing-ready designs from concept stage.
• Experience working in fast-paced product development environments.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
Key Attributes
• Highly methodical and detail-oriented.
• Passion for engineering innovation and product development.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical teams.
