🔹 Role: Mechanical Design Engineer (Design & Automation)

📍 Location: Maker Village, KINFRA Hi-Tech Park, Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala

📌 Job Type: Temporary (On-site, Minimum 1-year commitment required)

About Us

Grafito Innovations is a deep-tech startup developing advanced precision farming automation solutions. Our mission is to increase agricultural efficiency and productivity while promoting sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices.

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Design and develop robotic arms, grippers, and motion mechanisms for high-precision automation.
• Create and optimize CAD models using PTC Onshape to develop precision components.
• Prototype and test mechanical parts using 3D printing, CNC machining, and rapid prototyping techniques.
• Collaborate with electronics and software teams to integrate sensors, actuators, and control systems for seamless automation.

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience with robotic system design and automation
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., PTC Onshape)
• Knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, and motion control
• Hands-on experience with actuators, motors, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Understanding of manufacturing techniques (CNC, sheet metal, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving and R&D mindset, with a passion for agritech and sustainability
• Strong programming experience in Python and C++, with solid mathematical foundations and creative problem-solving skills

Bonus (Nice-to-Have)

• Prior experience in design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Prior experience in working with motion control systems
• Experience in FEA simulations, structural analysis, and materials science

Why Join Us?

• End-to-end product development experience – from prototyping to manufacturing
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers and industry experts
• Be part of a thriving hardware startup ecosystem with real-world impact

🚀 Join us in building the future of precision farming!

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