twentyAI
Director of Hardware Engineering
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Head of Hardware Engineering - Start-up - London - up to £110k + equity
The Company
twentyAI are partnering with an innovative robotics and automation business that is transforming advanced manufacturing through cutting-edge hardware and intelligent production systems.
As they continue to scale, they are looking for a Head of Hardware Engineering to lead the development of complex automated machines from prototype through to production-ready deployment.
The Role
This is a hands-on engineering leadership role where you'll own the hardware design and product maturity of highly complex automated systems.
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Working closely with software, robotics and automation teams, you'll lead a small hardware team whilst remaining heavily involved in design, testing and continuous product improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of complex automated machinery from prototype to production.
- Design mechanical systems, tooling and fixtures for real-world deployment.
- Drive product reliability, manufacturability and continuous improvement.
- Integrate robotics and automation into larger machine systems.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing hardware engineering team.
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Skills Desired
- Experience designing complex automated or electromechanical machinery.
- Strong mechanical design background with hands-on engineering expertise.
- Experience taking products through build, testing and production.
- Previous technical leadership experience within a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Experience working within a start-up is highly advantageous.
- Background in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering is essential
If you know anyone in your network who might be interested, please tell them to apply or reach out to me directly on georgeia.ellis@twentyai.com
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