Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The opportunity

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer plays a key role in the design, development and delivery of Infravision’s state-of-the-art robotic and aerospace stringing systems.This role is responsible for leading mechanical design activities across new product development, prototyping and production support, ensuring optimal performance, manufacturability, safety and compliance.The position contributes directly to the advancement of groundbreaking stringing solutions for the global transmission industry, delivering measurable value, safety and productivity improvements for our customers.

About Infravision

Infravision is transforming how the world builds and maintains power grids. With its proprietary aerial robotics system, the company enables utilities, contractors, and developers to expand transmission and distribution infrastructure faster, safer, with lower environmental and community impact, and at significantly reduced costs. Operating globally, Infravision is helping meet the urgent demand for reliable and resilient grid infrastructure.

Why work for Infravision

Build critical infrastructure at global scale. Join a team modernizing how power infrastructure is built—solving real-world constraints in speed, safety, and access across some of the most complex environments on Earth.

Work on technology that’s actually deployed. Our systems are used in live projects with leading utilities, contractors, and developers worldwide. This is applied engineering, not theory.

Competitive compensation and meaningful ownership. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and equity participation so employees share directly in the value created as the company grows. 

High-caliber, collaborative team. Work alongside engineers, operators, and builders in a fast-moving, hands-on environment that values clarity, trust, and getting things done.

What you’ll do

Design & Development

Lead the design and development of components and integrated systems for stringing systems and related Infravision products.

Ensure functionality, reliability and Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles are embedded from concept through to production.

Conduct engineering analysis and simulations including stress, thermal and finite element analysis (FEA).

Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

Provide accurate project estimates for timeframes and development costs.

Insure designs meet relevant industrial specifications and customer requirements(IEEE, ASME, etc.)

Complete HAZOP/HAZID/FMECA to verify safety, and fault-safe nature of designs. 

Prototyping, Testing & Validation

Participate in prototype builds, testing and validation activities.

Write and execute test plans and procedures for development and manufacturing validation.

Analyse test data and implement iterative design improvements.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for design-related issues.

Coordinate engineering support for lab testing and field validation activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate closely with customers, software engineers, product managers and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless subsystem integration.

Work with manufacturing, quality, sales and marketing teams to coordinate pilot production and product releases.

Resolve design and fabrication issues with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Contribute to the ongoing development of internal DFM guidelines and engineering standards.

Customer & Operational Support

Provide engineering support to factory and customer support teams.

Engage directly with customers to identify opportunities for productivity, safety and efficiency improvements.

Maintain strong technical relationships with fabrication vendors and supply partners.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Maintain currency with relevant safety standards, compliance requirements and industry best practice.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across design processes, documentation and product performance.

Stay current with emerging materials, technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.

What we are looking for

Growth-minded: Experienced in their speciality field but  hungry for continuous  learning and improvement

Industry-seasoned: has already spent time supporting the electric power / cleantech industries

Self-starter: willing to dig into new concepts, make recommendations with limited information, and be highly effective with minimal direction and supervision

Systems thinker: a love for efficiency, ensuring that processes work well together to streamline commercial operations

Focused: we are a small team with many competing priorities. To be effective in this role you need to be able to isolate where you can have the greatest impact and rigorously prioritize.

Willingness to travel: we operate throughout the United States, Canada, India and Australia and employees are required to travel from time to time.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

8+ years’ experience in mechanical design engineering (aerospace, robotics, heavy equipment or industrial systems highly regarded).

Strong proficiency in Solidworks CAD and FEA tools.

Demonstrated experience in taking products from concept through to production.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and fabrication methods.

Experience working in high-risk or safety-critical environments is highly desirable.

Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Next Steps

Click on the Apply button to start your journey and join the Infravision team today.

Find out more about Infravision

If you'd like to delve deeper into the world of Infravision, we invite you to stay connected with our latest updates, news, and insights by following our social media channels and visiting our website  infravisioninc.com.  

Diversity and inclusion

At Infravision, diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued. Our competitive compensation package, including Employee Share Options, reflects our commitment to recognising and rewarding talent. 

We support flexible work arrangements for a harmonious work-life balance. 

Infravision is a proud veteran employer, with up to 40% of our workforce being from former armed forces backgrounds.