Robotics Engineer

Who Are We? The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and a healthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career. We're seeking a Robotics Engineer to join our team. This role will own major autonomous features and robotic subsystems, such as localization, planning, and control. You will independently plan and conduct verification and validation activities, perform root-cause analysis, and mentor junior engineers. You will also collaborate with Perception, Embedded, and Safety teams to deliver robust robotic systems designed for reliable field performance. What Will You Do? In this role, you will be responsible for: Own and advance major autonomy features and robotic subsystems, including localization, planning, and control pipelines. Develop and optimize SLAM solutions using 2D/3D data, LiDAR, and vision technologies, including loop closure and map optimization. Design robust multisensor fusion systems using techniques such as EKF, UKF, and factor graphs. Develop advanced planning and control capabilities, including model predictive control, linear quadratic regulation, trajectory tracking, and model identification. Plan and execute experiments and verification activities, establishing key performance indicators for accuracy, latency, reliability, and real-time performance. Conduct failure-mode and root-cause analyses while incorporating safety concepts for autonomous operation. Support system integration and bring-up on embedded computing platforms, including NVIDIA and ARM architectures. Collaborate with suppliers and external partners and contribute to code reviews and engineering standards. Coach and mentor Level I and Level II engineers. What Do You Need? To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following requirements: Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related technical field required. Master's degree preferred. Robotics Engineer II: 2-4 years of relevant professional experience. Robotics Engineer III: 4-7 years of relevant professional experience. Robotics Engineer IV: 7-10 years of relevant professional experience. Robotics Engineer V: 10-12+ years of relevant professional experience.

Location: Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters! Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day. Wellness - The Toro Company's HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees. Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday. Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in a hybrid way, with some time spent in office and some from home, has promoted team building and flexibility. #LI-Hybrid Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $96,900 - $121,100. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app. At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you'll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system. The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

Location: Bloomington, MN

Type: Full time