What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Hardware Engineering position at Carbon Robotics?
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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Carbon Robotics launched the world’s first and only commercial LaserWeeder in the world.
We’re always looking for Employees that want more! We offer more! More Professional Growth, Bigger Problems to Solve, Mission Driven Progress in every task! There’s interesting problems with a Breadth of Exposure because Laser Weeding touches more than you think!
We are a no-nonsense team of passionate people with a bias for action. We know that our ability to execute on our ideas is what sets us apart. You’ll do whatever it takes - which might include going to the farm - to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products. We trust our people to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Are you ready to help design our line of laserweeders that solve real problems in our food supply?
As the leader of our Hardware, you'll be responsible for driving the hardware engineering team to create, maintain and evolve products that meet the demanding needs of our customers. In addition, you'll collaborate closely with the manufacturing team to ensure that all hardware products meet quality, cost, and performance requirements across a wide variety of suppliers and assemblers. Specifically, you will;
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.
Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range:
$200,000—$250,000 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:
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.
#talentacquisition #laserweeding #laserweeder #weedcontrol #agtech #agtechnology #farmtech #robotics #lasers #lasersandrobots #missiondriven #AI #startup #wearehiring #computervision #machinelearning #carbonrobotics
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.
YouTube | X | Instagram | LinkedIn | News
Carbon Robotics launched the world’s first and only commercial LaserWeeder in the world.
We’re always looking for Employees that want more! We offer more! More Professional Growth, Bigger Problems to Solve, Mission Driven Progress in every task! There’s interesting problems with a Breadth of Exposure because Laser Weeding touches more than you think!
We are a no-nonsense team of passionate people with a bias for action. We know that our ability to execute on our ideas is what sets us apart. You’ll do whatever it takes - which might include going to the farm - to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products. We trust our people to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Are you ready to help design our line of laserweeders that solve real problems in our food supply?
As the leader of our Hardware, you'll be responsible for driving the hardware engineering team to create, maintain and evolve products that meet the demanding needs of our customers. In addition, you'll collaborate closely with the manufacturing team to ensure that all hardware products meet quality, cost, and performance requirements across a wide variety of suppliers and assemblers. Specifically, you will;
- Lead the mechanical and electrical engineering teams in developing, testing, releasing and supporting hardware products and systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, software engineering, product management, operations, and support, to deliver high-quality products
- Ensure that all hardware products meet quality, cost, and performance requirements
- Optimize product design to minimize manufacturing cost and complexity
- Manage the hardware engineering budget, including resource allocation and project prioritization
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and partners to support hardware product development and delivery
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or related field
- 15 years of experience in hardware engineering, with at least 7 years in a leadership role
- Strong understanding of hardware development processes, including design, testing, and manufacturing - with preference for ag-tech and/or automotive experience
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality hardware products and systems on time and within budget
- Experience w/ product NPI through to assembly line scale
- Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks PDM, Asana, Confluence, and the Google Suite preferred
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.
Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range:
$200,000—$250,000 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
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.
#talentacquisition #laserweeding #laserweeder #weedcontrol #agtech #agtechnology #farmtech #robotics #lasers #lasersandrobots #missiondriven #AI #startup #wearehiring #computervision #machinelearning #carbonrobotics
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000
