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Mechanical Design Engineer

San Francisco💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-12 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead the design, integration, and sustaining engineering of mechanical subsystems in robotic platforms, moving from prototype through early production.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical design engineer (robotics)

Builds

Robotic platforms integrating hardware and software

Domain

Robotics / Hardware engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical system design, CAD modeling, prototyping, test method development, DFM/DFA analysis, failure mode analysis, cross-functional hardware/software integration

Preferred skills

NX or SolidWorks, high volume GD&T, manufacturing processes (machining/molding), hardware bring-up, multidisciplinary hardware/software integration

Responsibilities

Lead design and iteration of mechanical subsystems (structures, mechanisms, actuators); Create and maintain CAD models, assemblies, and drawings; Build and test prototypes to debug mechanical issues; Develop and execute validation tests for performance and durability; Integrate mechanical components with sensors and control systems; Support transition of designs to manufacturable assemblies; Collaborate with manufacturing partners on assembly and process improvement; Analyze test results and field data to drive design improvements; Document designs and test results for production readiness; Investigate failures and implement corrective actions for sustaining engineering

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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