# Mechanical Engineer

**Company:** [Dustyrobotics](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/dustyrobotics)
**Location:** Mountain View, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Electro-Mechanical Systems, Precision Machining, Sheet Metal Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Injection Molding, Thermoforming, Design For Manufacturing, Design For Reliability, Static Structural Analysis, Dynamic Structural Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-05-18

> As a Mechanical Engineer, you will design, build, and test mechanical systems for autonomous construction robots. This hands-on role involves working on all aspects of robot design, from drive mechanisms to printing systems, with a focus on reliability and high-volume manufacturing.

## Job Description

## What You'll Do:
- Design our next generation product and bring in the experience needed to make our product reliable and easy to build for higher volume manufacturing.
- Work on all aspects of robot design from the main drive mechanism, motion stages and print mechanism to the skin and packaging.
- Push the limits of hardware design for our next generation hardware for our robotic layout platform.
- Work on the mechanical design of a precision autonomous robot having multiple electro-mechanical systems.
- Work with unique technologies in printing and optics.
- Be part of a cross-disciplinary team that is solving problems spanning mechanics, printing, optics, electronics, firmware, and software.

## Who You Are:
- 7+ years experience developing electro-mechanical systems from design through production.
- Experience with manufacturing processes including precision machining, sheet metal manufacturing, 3D printing, injection molding, and thermoforming.
- Experience designing for manufacturing, assembly, and designing for reliability.
- Experience with static and dynamic structural design and analysis for structures is a plus.
- Experience with printing technologies or optics is a plus.
- Competency in core engineering skills in math, physics, and mechanics.
- BS in mechanical engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

## Why You Should Join:
- Unlimited vacation policy, a 401k with employer match, reasonable work hours, and flexible schedules.

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