Director of Mechanical Engineering

The Company

Our mission at Miso Robotics is to deliver technology that elevates human potential in the commercial kitchen.

Our signature product is an AI-powered kitchen robot named Flippy which automates the dangerous operation of a restaurant’s fry station and cooks all sorts of fried items. Flippy is powered by a sophisticated AI platform driven by our proprietary and patented technologies.

 A well known first mover in the space, Miso has raised over $125 million, much of it from equity crowdfunding, which we believe makes it THE most successful crowdfunding story in history. It has successfully piloted its products with the most prominent global brands in food, and now it’s time for the company to scale.

The company added a new CEO and other senior leaders – all of whom hold decades of experience operating growth companies.  Our CEO has a track record of successful exits, and we recently accepted a strategic investment and partnership from Ecolab (NYSE: ECL), a $70 billion public company which, as the global leader in sales of cleaning solutions to restaurants, truly knows how to operate at scale.  Our new leadership team is evolving the company’s culture from early stage to growth stage with new processes and disciplines, and is supported by a board that includes the former President and CTO of OpenTable.

With Ecolab’s support, we are building a world-class team, and are looking for more exceptional people to join us. 

Benefits We Offer

• Company Equity
• Flexible vacation 
• Comprehensive benefits 
• 401K plan
• Accelerated growth opportunities
• Free snacks  from our robot chefs

The Role

The Director of Mechanical Engineering will lead the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems that are integral to Miso Robotics’ cutting-edge products. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, you will manage and grow a talented team of engineers while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust hardware solutions. This role requires technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the mechanical engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Develop the skills and capabilities of team members to align with the company’s strategic goals.
• Product Development:
  • Oversee the design, analysis, prototyping, and testing of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
  • Collaborate with software, electrical, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated hardware-software solutions.
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