Job Title
Founding Engineer (Mechatronics & Operations)
Location
Wandsworth, London
Full-time, in person
About Auto Draught
Auto Draught is building the next generation of beer taps, replacing traditional fonts with intelligent, automated systems that pour perfect pints, reduce labour costs, and enable self-service.
We are early-stage, product-led, and hands-on. You will work directly with the founder to take prototypes into real venues and turn them into a reliable, scalable product.
The role
This is a founding-level role with real ownership.
You will work across hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and real-world installs. One day you might be debugging a hardware or firmware issue, the next you could be installing a system, running a live demo, or speaking with a brewery about improvements.
If you enjoy building physical products, solving real-world problems, and seeing first-hand how your work is used in the world, this role is for you.
What you will do
Engineering
* Design, build, and iterate on electromechanical systems (valves, motors, sensors)
* Support embedded firmware development and system integration
* Improve reliability, performance, and repeatability of the product
Product & field work
* Install and support systems in pubs, breweries, and events
* Diagnose real-world issues and feed learnings back into design
* Work directly with customers and installers to improve usability and performance
Operations
* Support manufacturing and suppliers (PCBs, machined parts, assembly)
* Help improve documentation, installation processes, and scalability
Who this is for
* Comfortable taking ownership and driving work forward independently
* Confident across mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems
* Happy working in ambiguity without heavy process
* Curious, practical, and willing to get hands-on
Nice to have (not required)
* Experience with embedded systems (STM32, Arduino, ESP32)
* Mechatronics, robotics, or automation background
* Manufacturing, DFM, or supplier experience
* Startup or early-stage company experience
* Comfortable speaking with customers or partners
* Experience selling to breweries or pub groups
What we offer
* Founding-level ownership and responsibility
* Competitive salary and meaningful equity
* Direct influence on product and company direction