Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
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Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer – Advanced Robotics
Analog Garage
At the Analog Garage, we invent what’s next. We are an innovation engine where small, highly interdisciplinary teams tackle hard problems, rapidly prototype novel technologies, and translate breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.
If problem‑solving through teamwork is in your DNA—and you’re excited by inventing new electromechanical systems that enable the future of robotics—this could be the perfect role for you. Our Advanced Robotics team is focused on creating foundational technologies that help our customers build smarter, more capable robotic systems that transform how work gets done.
Role Overview
As a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Analog Garage, you will develop innovative designs to enable our customers to build and deliver robotics solutions to their own problems or those of their customers. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in developing new and complex mechanical designs for robots and subsystems. You will work closely with experts in electronics, sensing, actuation, controls, and software to take concepts from early exploration through functional prototypes—and, in some cases, into productization paths for ADI customers.
We are looking for a visionary mechanical system architect that can serve as the technical authority for advanced manipulation and end-effector architectures.
This position reports to the Senior Director of Robotics Innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical architecture of new end effector designs including concept development, experimental design, and hands‑on prototyping
- Understand the interaction between mechanical, control, sensors & algorithms
- Collaborate with a highly interdisciplinary team to develop robotic systems and subsystems from concept through working prototype
- Evaluate and drive design tradeoffs across performance, complexity, and device experiments to help fine tune choices
- Build, test, and iterate proof‑of‑concept hardware to validate assumptions
- Contribute to system integration, test planning, and experimental characterization of robotic platforms
- Communicate design intent, results, and tradeoffs clearly through sketches, slides and reviews
- Support transition of successful prototypes toward customer enablement, demonstrations, or downstream product teams
- Mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction across multiple concurrent programs.
- Identify and mature breakthrough technologies that can become future ADI product platforms.
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics with 15+ years of relevant industry or research experience
- Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, both vacuum and electrical actuation
- Hands‑on experience crafting proof-of-concept models for systems including electromechanical and sensor prototypes
- Solid understanding of hardware development principles and the ability to apply theory to real‑world product design
- Experience working in fast‑paced, agile and highly cross‑functional organization.
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly using clear, simple language and visuals
- Experience with full product lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
- Player – coach who has built robots and delivered them to customers before.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and effective communication is a must.
- Willingness to support domestic and international travel as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and testing new robots
- Experience in innovation in actuation, transmission and novel motors
- Experience setting up industrial robots in an application for commercial use
Why the Analog Garage?
The Analog Garage is where ADI explores advanced technologies with the freedom to experiment and the support to scale. You’ll work alongside curious, motivated engineers who care deeply about learning, impact, and building things that matter.
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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/DaysThe expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $184,030 to $266,485.- Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
- This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
- This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.