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Mechanical Design Engineer


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 October 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

  • Design custom hardware and integrate off-the-shelf parts to expand what the companys robots can do in the field.
  • Own the full design structural analysis and testing of actuators grippers and robotic arms built for industrial loads.
  • Quickly build leader arms remote-control rigs and data-collection hardware often within days to weeks.
  • Work with machine learning electrical and deployment teams to turn physical needs into working robots.
  • Take hardware from concept through analysis fabrication and live industrial use.

Requirements

  • 04 years of experience in high-ownership mechanical engineering for robotics actuators or hardware products.
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. For junior candidates a strong portfolio can stand in for the degree.
  • A visible portfolio of personal or independent hardware projects.
  • Experience in university robotics motorsports (such as Formula SAE) or build clubs is highly valued.
  • Strong CAD skills and knowledge of designing parts for manufacturing.
  • Able to work on-site 6 days a week in San Francisco.

Skills Required

  • CAD (SolidWorks Onshape or Fusion 360)
  • Actuator & powertrain design
  • Finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Design for manufacturing (CNC sheet metal injection molding 3D printing)
  • End-effector & gripper design
  • Rapid prototyping & fabrication
  • Cross-team collaboration