Mechanical Engineer, Simbe
$75-100k
Office located in South San Francisco, CA
Autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution
Job no longer available
Autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$75-100k
Office located in South San Francisco, CA
101-200 employees
Company mission
To leverage AI and robotics in order to elevate the performance of retailers with real-time insights into inventory and operations.
Role
Who you are
- BS/MS in mechanical engineering or related field
- 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- Results-driven problem solver who takes ownership of issues and drives them to resolution
- Strong CAD design skills: Solidworks preferred
- Experience with GD&T, 2-D Drawings, Assembly Drawings
- Experience with Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, Failure Analysis, and Simulation Software
- Knowledge of different manufacturing processes: Sheet metal, Injection molding, Cast Urethane, CNC Machining, Additive, etc
- Familiar with the engineering design process in taking concepts into manufacturing
- Experience working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment helping organizations scale
- Strong communication skills across a cross-disciplinary team
- Location: Bay Area
Desirable
- Portfolio of past work/projects
- Familiarity with PLM systems
- Experience working with Contract Manufacturers
- Experience with vendor communication and management
- Knowledge of Linux/ROS
- Familiar with electrical concepts and PCBA manufacturing
What the job involves
- Simbe’s Mechanical Engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for assisting with the mechanical design, testing, and manufacturing of our Tally autonomous mobile robots
- This will include incorporating feedback and improvement requests from various teams and customers and taking these requests through the design process from concept generation and prototyping to rolling into production using best design practices
- The Mechanical Engineer will also aid in new product development for Simbe’s next generation robotics platform and related products
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical components within Simbe products and how they interact with each other and the surrounding environments
- Solve issues and create improvements related to the manufacturing and deployment of Simbe products (component, assembly, field)
- Participate in the design process and design reviews of any components or systems
- Ensure communication of changes with designs to vendors and key stakeholders
Our take
Inventory management has never been the highlight of working in retail - it's a task that often feels like a chore. However, given its nature as a large-scale data collection and management endeavour, it's undeniably ripe for automation. Something Simbe Robotics is taking advantage of through its autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution.
Distinguishing itself from competitors through its focus on front-of-store operations. Its automation solution enables retail associates to maintain optimal stocking levels, ensure product placement accuracy, and display correct price tags, all while enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Its accomplishments over the past year, including servicing top global retailers and processing billions of shelf photos and product analyses, showcase the company's commitment to delivering real value in the retail sector. Along with recent funding under its belt, Simbe is poised to expand its presence in the retail industry, sharing its vision to enhance the retail experience through AI and robotics with more partners worldwide.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2024
$50m
SERIES C
Jul 2023
$28m
SERIES B
Total funding: $104m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive health plans
- Culture of learning
- Flexible time off
Company HQ
Oyster Point, South San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Brad Bogolea
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously Co-Founded i-conserve where they served as CEO. They then worked at Greenbox Technology and Silver Spring Networks as Product Manager before co-founding Simbe Robotics in 2013.
Mirza A. Shah
(Co-Founder & CTO)Graduated from Penn State University with an M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering. They then went on to found the robotics company Emoto Robotics.
Jeff Gee
(Co-Founder & CDO)Graduated from the Academy of Art University with an MFA in Industrial Design. Previously an Industrial Designer at Suitable Technologies and Willow Garage.
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