Mechanical Design Engineer- Robotics

Key skills

What you’ll do

• The engineer will design and develop mechanical systems for robotic platforms, including UGVs, manipulators, and surveillance systems. They are responsible for the entire lifecycle from conceptual 3D modeling and calculations to manufacturing coordination and field testing.

What they’re looking for

• Candidates should be hands-on mechanical engineers proficient in CAD tools like SolidWorks and experienced in building robots through competitions like ROBOCON or BAJA. Ability to lead junior engineers and coordinate with cross-functional electronics and software teams is essential.

Job description

About MIPL Maharshi Industries Pvt. Ltd. is an Ahmedabad-based technology company working in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, VR/MR Simulators, Embedded Systems, Special Purpose Machines, Industrial Automation, Defence Technologies, and Inspection Systems. MIPL develops indigenous technology solutions for Defence Forces, Police, DRDO, Department of Atomic Energy, Railways, Oil & Gas PSUs, Government organizations, and industrial customers. Our robotics portfolio includes unmanned ground vehicles, EOD robots, telescopic manipulators, inspection robots, underframe inspection systems, AI-enabled surveillance platforms, robotic mobility systems, and custom electromechanical machines. Role Objective The Robotics Design Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design, development, validation, and improvement of robotic systems and electromechanical products. The candidate should be capable of designing rugged, field-ready robotic platforms involving mobility systems, chassis, tracks/wheels, manipulators, lifting mechanisms, payload mounts, sensor integration, enclosures, drive systems, and manufacturable assemblies. Should be able to manage a team along with deadlines. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can convert project requirements into practical designs, coordinate with manufacturing and electronics teams, solve field problems, and improve robot performance, reliability, serviceability, and safety. Key Responsibilities: Design complete robotic systems and mechanical subassemblies for UGVs, inspection robots, surveillance platforms, manipulators, automation systems and defence/industrial robotic products. Develop 3D models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs and design documentation using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools. Design and improve chassis, frames, enclosures, brackets, payload mounts, sensor mounts, drive systems, tracks, wheels, shafts, bearings, gearboxes, motor mounts and mechanical linkages. Work on tracked/wheeled mobility systems, including torque, load, traction, slope-climbing, stair-climbing, stability and weight-balance calculations. Design robotic arms, telescopic manipulators, grippers and payload-handling mechanisms, including actuator selection, joint loading, bending moment, reach and factor-of-safety calculations. Convert client/project requirements into practical mechanical concepts, prototypes and manufacturable designs. Coordinate with fabrication, machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, welding, assembly and vendor teams for prototype and production development. Perform engineering validation through basic calculations, FEA where required, physical testing, endurance trials and failure analysis. Work closely with electronics, embedded, AI, software and control teams for mounting and integration of motors, controllers, batteries, cameras, sensors, antennas, wiring harnesses and enclosures. Ensure designs are rugged, compact, lightweight, serviceable, cost-effective and suitable for field deployment. Support testing, FAT, field trials, client demonstrations, installation and commissioning. Troubleshoot mechanical issues such as track derailment, vibration, belt slip, structural failure, misalignment, overheating, wear, instability and poor field performance. Improve existing MIPL robotic products for reliability, manufacturability, cost, weight, maintainability and performance. Desired Candidate Profile:- The ideal candidate should be: A hands-on mechanical design engineer with strong practical understanding. Capable of designing from concept to manufacturing. Comfortable working on both new product development and field problem-solving. Strong in calculations, 3D design, BOM, drawings, and vendor coordination. Able to work with mechanical, electronics, embedded, AI, software, purchase, production, and project teams. Capable of leading junior design engineers. Willing to visit vendors, manufacturing sites, test sites, and client locations when required. Strong in ownership, follow-up, documentation, and problem-solving. Interested in building rugged indigenous robotic systems for defence, security, industrial, and government applications. Should have designed & built robots/ATVs during ROBOCON/Isro Robotics URSC/e-Yantra/BAJA/International Rover Challenge—IRC or similar. Key Skillsets: Software / Tools KnowledgeMust Have SolidWorks / Creo / Inventor / Fusion 360 AutoCAD MS Excel for calculations and BOM Preferred SolidWorks Simulation / ANSYS / Fusion Simulation GD&T PDM / PLM systems Basic knowledge of MATLAB / Simulink Basic understanding of ROS-based robotic systems Basic understanding of electrical schematics and wiring layouts Preferred Industry Background Candidates from the following industries will be preferred: Robotics companies Defence product companies Special Purpose Machine manufacturers Industrial machine builders Automotive or off-road vehicle design Aerospace / defence manufacturing Material handling systems Inspection system companies Mechatronics product development companies

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