Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Who Are We (https : / / www.niqorobotics.com / / ) Niqo Robotics is a Bangalore based Agri-tech company centred at AI, Computer Vision and Robotics, revolutionizing the way farming is undertaken in India and the world. Our mission is simple – Building accessible and reliable robots for sustainable farming. Experience : 7 to 10 Year Experience Skills needed : Senior Design Engineer with proven expertise in sizing and selecting hydraulic and sprayer systems or Sub System Design for agricultural implements or any other industries. Brings hands-on experience in transforming complex design concepts into production-ready solutions while maintaining engineering excellence. Responsible for developing sprayer system

• Concept generation and evaluation (PNID creation, Initial sizing of components based on pressure and flow, Pump sizing, Pipe sizing)
• Detailed engineering design (Engineering calculation, Material selection, Component Selection, Fittings and pipping selection, Solenoid selection, Nozzle selection, Nozzle filter selection, Characterization of pressure and flow)
• CAD (Routing, Mounting and Assembly considerations)
• Testing and Validation (FEA, Engineering Calc and analysis)
• Manufacturing process understanding and DFM (Sheet metal, welding, machining etc, hose selection, Different fittings for Quick and reliable joins)
• Design for assembly and production (DFA, Poke Yoke concepts, Assembly time etc)
• Engineering drawings and documentation (2D component drawings, Assembly Drawings, Operation and maintenance manual) Must demonstrate proven ability to take projects from initial concept through final production release, with expertise in both creative conceptualization and rigorous technical implementation. Tools : Hands on experience in using Solidworks CAD tool (Part, Assemblies and 2D drawing and routing) and should be able to work and handle large assemblies in CAD. Should have worked on PLM tools like windchill, team center and should understand ECN, ECR and Design release process. What you will do here :
• Serves as a technical point of contact for assigned work package scope and may serve as a focal point for all communications related to scope
• Develops engineering designs for the given work package from concept to 2d drawing & specification creation and implementation of the changes on product
• Will be responsible for all the engineering deliverables like PNID, Specification for process components, CAD design, Engineering calculations, Tolerance stack up, 2d Drawing and engineering presentation
• Should be able to take the design through design review gate process and should responsible for presenting and making sure engineering design is released on time
• Will be responsible for selecting and sizing process components like Pumps, Solenoids, Filters, Check valves, Nozzles, Pipes and fittings etc
• Will be responsible for testing and validating the components selected
• Uses analytical and risk evaluation tools to expose root causes and defines counter measures.
• Using robust design tools like Pugh Matrix, DFM / DFA, DFMEA, DFS effectively for design finalization
• Coordinate with several functional teams to progress the design work and meet the design intent.
• Implementation and testing of proto designs when needed to prove the design
• Mentoring junior engineers in design best practices Preferred Industries (Not mandatory) : Agriculture Robotics, Energy, Automotive, Automation, Special purpose machines