Senior Mechanical Engineer Powertrain

Job description

The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.

As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.

Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.

Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.

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As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Hybrid Powertrain at Carbon Robotics, you will play a key role in developing the mechanical systems that enable our diesel-electric platform. You will immediately bring your significant experience integrating powertrain systems into vehicles and developing supporting systems such as gearboxes, generators, cooling systems, fuel management systems, and drivetrain components to revolutionize agricultural traction systems.

What you’ll do:

• Define and select core off the shelf and semi-custom components of the diesel electric powertrain including diesel engine, generator, ECUs, start/standby batteries, and more.
• Design/integrate complete diesel electric drivetrain systems including motor housings, gearboxes, and axle assemblies for high-torque agricultural applications
• Architect thermal management solutions for motors, inverters, and battery systems operating in extreme agricultural environments
• Develop mounting structures and vibration isolation systems for diesel and electric motors ranging including traction drives to auxiliary pumps.
• Design/integrate power transmission components including couplings, driveshafts, and reduction gearboxes for 100+ kW electric motors
• Analyze and optimize powertrain efficiency through gear ratio selection, bearing design, and lubrication systems
• Lead durability testing including shock/vibration, thermal cycling, and accelerated life testing of drivetrain components
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on motor integration, cable routing, and high-voltage safety enclosures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:

• 8-15 years experience designing automotive or heavy equipment powertrains, preferably with electric or hybrid systems
• High proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and FEA (ANSYS) tools for structural, thermal, and vibration analysis
• Extensive experience with rotating machinery design including shaft dynamics, bearing selection, and gear design
• Solid background in thermal management including liquid cooling systems, heat exchangers, and thermal interface materials
• Experience designing and integrating cast, machined, and fabricated housings for high-precision rotating equipment
• Knowledge of automotive/agricultural durability requirements and validation testing procedures
• Familiarity with electric motor characteristics, efficiency maps, and integration requirements
• Experience with sealing systems for high-speed shafts and contamination prevention in agricultural environments
• Highly desired to have past experience as a Responsible Engineer or IPT lead.
• Willingness to travel ~10% of the time to support products in the production & field environments with a demonstrated ability to work directly with internal and external stakeholders/customers
• BS+ in Mechanical Engineering with focus on machine design, automotive engineering, or related field

Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted.  The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work.

Offers are dependent on someone experience and may be outside of the published range when appropriate.  If your skills are above the posted range… Apply! We want to hear from you!

Carbon Robotics’ base salary pay range:

$150,000—$195,000 USD

Why would you join Carbon Robotics?

Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do.  Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Pre-IPO Stock Options
• Generous Benefits:
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
    • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
    • Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health HRA
  • Restricted Healthcare Travel support
  • Menopause Support
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
• Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.

* Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock

Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all.  We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.

We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

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