Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and iteration of mechanical subsystems, including structures, mechanisms, and actuators.
• Create and maintain CAD models, assemblies, and drawings with appropriate tolerancing and documentation.
• Build and test prototypes, supporting debugging of mechanical issues such as fit, alignment, friction, and wear.
• Assist in developing test methods and executing validation to evaluate performance, durability, and failure modes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical components with sensors, actuators, and control systems.
• Support transition of designs from prototype to manufacturable assemblies, incorporating DFM and DFA considerations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners and internal build teams to support assembly, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Analyze test results and field data to identify issues and drive iterative design improvements.
• Document designs, test results, and changes to support repeatability and production readiness.
• Support sustaining engineering efforts by investigating failures, tracking issues, and implementing corrective actions.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical intuition and previous experience leading mechanical design for robotic subsystems.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and debugging physical systems.
• Comfortable iterating quickly and learning from incomplete or evolving requirements.
• Ability to break down problems and work through details such as tolerances, interfaces, and assembly constraints.
• Proactive in seeking feedback and alignment with cross-functional partners.
• Detail-oriented with clear documentation and repeatability practices.
• Experience scaling physical products from prototyping through high volume production.
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in mechanical design, robotics, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, molding, or basic fabrication methods.
• Familiarity with high volume GD&T, engineering drawings and tolerancing practices.
• Experience with prototyping, lab work, or hardware bring-up.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary projects involving hardware and software integration.