Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Mechanical Engineer • Edinburgh

Company: Crover Ltd

Edinburgh

Job DescriptionWe’re offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly-skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for creating user-centric, functional, and intuitive robotic hardware products to lead the design of new versions of the CROVER robots. In this role, you'll lead the mechanical and product design of robots that swim through granular environments, like grain, sand, and other granular media. These systems don’t just need to work: they need to be elegant, easy to assemble and service, and delightful to use. You’ll combine robust engineering with thoughtful product design to develop robots that are technically impressive, while also being physically compelling and user-centric. From internal mechanisms to exterior forms, you’ll own the design of hardware that feels purposeful and refined at every level. Key Responsibilities: Design robotic systems with a strong emphasis on user experience, form, and function.Balance mechanical performance with simplicity, elegance, and manufacturability.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop products that are intuitive to use, service, and maintain.Explore and prototype different housing designs, interfaces, and modular architectures.Integrate user feedback into design decisions to improve usability, performance, and clarity.Own 3D CAD development, prototyping, and mechanical architecture of robotic systems.Create parts and assemblies that are visually refined while surviving harsh environments (grain, sand, dust, vibration).Support low-volume production with clear documentation, exploded views, and assembly instructions.Work closely with branding, product, and engineering teams to bring a unified product vision to life.