About Muddy Machines...

Muddy Machines is a seed-stage robotics company looking to solve the labour challenges found in the Agri-tech industry in a sustainable way.

We combine cutting-edge AI and the latest sensor technologies to create autonomous robots that drive through fields harvesting accurately for up to 16 hours a day with no decline in performance. 

Despite being founded in the middle of the pandemic lockdown in 2020, our first robot was built and on farms within 6 months. We have a second and third product not too far behind, have won multiple Innovate UK grants,  are backed by some prestigious Robotics Investors, and we only just getting started! 

Based out of the Central Research Laboratory in West London, we are a growing, mission-driven team, that have come from a range of backgrounds including Nasa, Dyson, Deliveroo and Airbus to help make farming a zero-emissions industry.

About the role…

We are looking for a talented Industrial Design Engineer with a mix of product design and mechanical engineering skills, who can lead the physical brand identity of Muddy Machines, and transform this into our physical products.

You will use your experience to push the boundaries of robotics products in the agricultural industry, and in doing so, become an integral part of the business.

Bharath, one of our Mechanical Engineers had this to say about working at Muddy Machines: “"In my 10 years of experience designing various things, the most exciting part of the job has always been problem solving. In previous roles it was a lot of fun, but looking back from a worldly perspective, it had a very small impact. But at Muddy Machines, the countless hours I have spent thinking / imagining actually helps the most underrated job of all - feeding people!"

What you'll be doing…

As an Industrial Design Engineer at Muddy Machines, you will:

• Lead the physical brand identity of our field robotics and agricultural tools
• Design bodywork and product touch-points
• Prototype designs, a mix of hands-on fabrication and working with partners
• Collaborate with other engineers across disciplines to deliver industry-defining products
• Work across all product stages, from research and development to implementation and field trials
• Conduct regular testing and field trials throughout the year to test your technologies

What you can bring:

• 4+ years as an industrial designer, product designer, or design engineer
• Strong CAD design, ideally using Solidworks
• Hands-on workshop skills for prototyping
• Design for Manufacturing
• A creative and considered approach to problem-solving
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Excellent communication ability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel to our test sites for in-field validation of designs

Remember, this is just a guide, if you don't know about all of the above, but the idea of learning about them excites you then please apply!

What you get in return:

• Your early contribution to the company will be rewarded with a generous equity package so that you share in the value you create
• Significant opportunities to learn and progress as the company grows
• Regular travel throughout the beautiful UK countryside for field trials, testing, and on-farm development. When we say field trials, we mean it!
• A wild ride full of learnings and new experiences, you will never wonder why you get up in the morning
• Flexible working hours and location, work from where you and your team are the most productive
• Vibrant workspace colocated with some of London's most innovative hardware companies
• Regular events with catered lunches
• Onsite gym and showers
• Nearby climbing wall with subsidised membership
• Free onsite parking
• Free hot drinks and plenty of desk or couch spac