Senior Mechanical Engineer - Tape Automation Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of assemblies, mechanisms, and enclosures for robotic tape automation systems.
• Drive material selection and validation for plastic, sheet metal, machined, and purchased components, ensuring performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability targets are met.
• Own part qualification and validation activities, including defining test plans, executing mechanical testing, and reviewing results to support product release decisions.
• Perform and review tolerance stack-up analysis, fit/function validation, and robustness assessments for high-volume production hardware.
• Use PTC Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) and associated PDM/PLM tools for detailed 3D modeling, drawings, and configuration control.
• Contribute to both new product development and sustaining engineering, including design improvements, cost reductions, and field issue resolution.
• Participate in system-level integration efforts, working closely with electrical, firmware, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams.
• Support and lead design verification testing, life testing, and environmental qualification (shock, vibration, thermal, etc.).
• Collaborate directly with suppliers to resolve component quality issues, evaluate alternate materials or processes, and support production continuity.
• Initiate and manage engineering change orders (ECOs) while maintaining design intent, documentation accuracy, and traceability.
• Mentor junior engineers through design reviews, technical guidance, and best practices in mechanical design and validation.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to cross-functional teams and leadership.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline (Master’s degree a plus).
• 12+ years of hands-on mechanical design and product development experience in electromechanical systems.
• Prior experience with robotic tape libraries, tape automation systems, or similar precision automation hardware is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated strength in material selection, part qualification, and mechanical validation for high-reliability products.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD, with PTC Creo experience required and regular, recent hands-on usage.
• Experience designing with molded plastics, sheet metal, machined components, bearings, etc.
• Solid understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for reliability.
• Experience with supplier interaction, including technical reviews.
• Comfortable operating with minimal technical direction while balancing schedule, cost, and rigor.
• Must be on-site in Centennial, CO five days per week due to the hands-on nature of hardware.
• Ability to analyze complex mechanical problems and develop practical, data-driven solutions.
• Ability to lead and participate in technical design reviews, peer reviews, and cross-functional problem-solving efforts.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with engineering, manufacturing, and management teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while also executing independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while meeting project schedules.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to suppliers as needed (domestic and/or international).

Benefits

• Quantum provides a diverse portfolio of health plans for medical and prescription, dental, vision, life, disability and supplemental medical insurance options.
• We also support our team members' efforts to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle through reimbursement and educational programs.
• Quantum offers a company-matched 401(k) plan to help employees save for retirement in a tax-advantaged way.
• We have an Employee Stock Purchase Program for purchasing Quantum stock at a discounted rate.

Pay

Anticipated Annual Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000