Principal Staff Mechanical Engineer

About this role

About ATI: Automated Tire (ATI) is on a mission to reinvent tire changing and wheel balancing using cutting-edge robotics. We are transforming a process that hasn’t fundamentally changed in decades into an automated, high-performance system built for the future of automotive service. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and backed by leading players across the automotive and tire industries, ATI is building technology that will redefine how cars are serviced. Our team combines deep robotics expertise with real world deployment, moving fast from prototype to production and scaling solutions directly in the field. If you are excited by hands-on robotics, real-world impact, and the challenge of building category-defining technology from the ground up, ATI is the place to do the most meaningful work of your career. Position Overview: The ideal candidate is an expert in complex mechatronic system design contributing to the delivery of multidisciplinary industrial robotic products. The position includes a need to design, fabricate, assemble, document, and test mechatronic systems that include multi-axis actuation. In addition, the ideal candidate is an expert in system dynamics, modeling and vibrations analysis. The candidate will work in a small team of engineers building a novel robotics and automation solution. As we are a small startup the role will have a large amount of autonomy and the candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where requirements may shift and decisions need to be made with limited information. Requirements BS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering or equivalent 5-8 years applicable professional experience in the robotics or automation industry Demonstrated experience designing electro-mechanical systems from concept through product release/shipment at scale (industrial products preferred) Expertise in design and specification of electro-mechanical actuators, motors, and sensing technologies (encoders, load cells, proximity sensors, etc) Expertise in system dynamics, simulation, modeling and vibration analysis Experience running finite element analysis Proficient with SolidWorks and preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release. Strong problem-problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills Preferred Qualifications: MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering Industrial tooling design experience Experience developing free body diagrams and governing equations for electro-mechanical systems Experience in performing static and dynamic load calculations and performing kinematic analysis Experience working with Industrial controls systems Experience developing engineering documentation processes (bill of materials, part numbering, CAD vault, etc) Matlab or Python experience