Experience : 6+ yearsLocation : ChennaiWhy Solinas Integrity?
Join us at Solinas, where we're not just making waves, we're cleaning them too! Led by energetic
visionary minds Divanshu (Co-Founder CEO, Forbes 30 under 30 winner) and Moinak (Co-Founder &
CTO), we're on a mission to revolutionize the fight against manual scavenging by empowering
communities with cutting-edge robotics. Since our inception in 2018, we've transformed over 25 cities,
earning accolades such as "Best On-Campus Startup" by the Economic Times, wowing audiences on
Shark Tank and gaining recognition from industry leaders like Ashirvad Pipes and the Nudge Institute.
And our impact doesn't stop there – we've been crowned the Best Southeast Asian Startup by Imagine
H20, solidifying our status as a global game-changer. If you believe that safe water and sanitation
facilities are everyone’s right, then come and be a part of that revolution which is solving real world
challenges.
We are looking for a hands-on, visionary Senior Design Engineer to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of our
robotic product lines. This role will own the journey from R&D, prototyping to testing, validation, and
final product release. The ideal candidate should have a strong mechanical or industrial design
background and proven experience managing cross-functional product development involving
electronics, firmware, and mechanical systems.
This is a leadership role with deep technical involvement, requiring a balance of strategic thinking and
hands-on execution. You will work closely with the design, engineering, testing, and manufacturing
teams to turn ideas into reality
Key Responsibilities :
Product Lifecycle Ownership
- Lead the full lifecycle of hardware product development — from ideation, R&D, and prototyping to field testing, iteration, and commercial release.
- Define and drive the product development roadmap for inspection and cleaning robots in collaboration with leadership and field teams.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Act as the primary liaison between mechanical design, electronics, firmware, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of subsystems.
- Collaborate with field deployment, sales, and service teams to gather feedback for continuous product improvement.
Design & Engineering Leadership
- Oversee mechanical and industrial design with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and user-centric product development.
- Guide and lead the engineering team in rigorous design practices, CAD modeling, prototyping, and design validation.
Testing & Reliability
- Define testing protocols and validation criteria for prototypes and final products to meet performance, durability, and safety standards.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes to resolve design or field issues.
Requirements :
Experience : 6 plus years of experience in hardware product development, preferably in robotics,
automation, or industrial systems.
Technical Skills :
- Lead the mechanical design process for special purpose machines from concept to completion.
- Develop detailed design specifications and engineering drawings using CAD software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of all machine components.
- Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential design challenges and propose effective solutions.
- Oversee the prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs to ensure they meet all performance and safety requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design team members.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve design processes and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians.
- Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical eEngineering, Industrial Design or relevant streams.