Job Description

Mechanical Engineer (Robotics)

We are partnering with a robotics company building complex electro-mechanical systems where mechanical design directly determines real-world performance. This role is for someone who doesn’t just design parts, but owns motion, reliability, and scale .

What You’ll Do

• Own the end-to-end mechanical design of complex electro-mechanical systems with moving parts
• Design and prototype custom mechanisms and actuators under aggressive timelines
• Drive concepts from first prototype through high-volume production
• Personally design parts for volume manufacturing processes , including:
• Injection molding
• Die casting
• Stamping / sheet metal
• Extrusion
• Powder metal / MIM
• Partner closely with contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure DFM, reliability, and cost targets are met
• Build systems that are not just elegant but robust, testable, and shippable at scale

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptionally strong mechanical intuition, you understand how things move, fail, and improve
• Proven ability to design and prototype quickly without sacrificing rigor
• Track record of shipping reliable, hardware products at scale
• Deep hands-on experience designing custom mechanisms, joints, transmissions, and actuators
• Experience owning mechanical architecture for complex systems with dynamic loads and tight tolerances
• Comfortable operating across ambiguity, tight timelines, and high expectations

Required Background

• Currently working at a robotics company (hands-on mechanical role)
• Background in electro-mechanical systems with real moving parts (not CAD-only work)
• Experience taking designs from concept → prototype → volume production

Ideal Signals

• Designed robotic arms, legs, mobile platforms, end-effectors, or actuation systems
• Personally responsible for motor selection, gearing, kinematics, or load paths
• Close collaboration with electrical and controls teams
• Bias for execution and ownership over documentation and theory

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