Develops real-time motion-planning and control software for TX Phantom robot manipulators, integrating actuator drivers and ROS components to bring the robotic solution into operational use.
About this role
This lead is the hands-on owner and mentor for two to three mechanical and electrical engineers developing retail hardware from prototype to production. The role is about 80% engineering and 20% management and covers Ghost arms, grippers, mobility and smart shelves.
Work includes one-to-ones, goals, workload and reviews; CAD, documentation and test standards; mechanical design; BOM, sourcing and schedules; suppliers; and root-cause analysis of tolerance, fatigue and thermal failures.
Applicants need at least five years of mechanical design in robotics, mechatronics or complex automation and formal mentoring or people management. Required skills include electrical components and PCBs; BOM, procurement and lead-time control; assembling and testing one's designs; failure analysis; and 3D CAD, GD&T, materials and DFM/DFA. A relevant bachelor's or master's is required. Business Japanese at JLPT N2 equivalent or above and working English are mandatory.
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