Apprentice - Mechanical Enclosures and Harness

Origin; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Experience in a dynamic startup environment

Contribute to innovative robotics technology

Learn from experienced professionals

Gain practical engineering experience

Job summary

A robotics startup in Bengaluru is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Apprentice to design and build hardware for autonomous robots. You will work on sub-assemblies and conduct hands-on tests under mentorship. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a portfolio of physical projects. The role offers a chance to gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment with potential for long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Strong portfolio of physical engineering projects required.
• Familiarity with electrical wiring tasks like soldering and crimping.

Responsibilities

• Design modules for the robot's body using SolidWorks.
• Fabricate custom wire harnesses and prototypes.
• Conduct thermal, drop, and vibration tests on hardware.

Skills

3D CAD

Basic thermodynamics

Mechanics of materials

Hand tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printers

Job description

About Origin

Origin (previously 10xConstruction) is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings. Join India's most talent-dense robotics team consisting of individuals from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, etc.

About The Role

The Mechanical Engineer Apprentice - Enclosures and Harness role is for high-potential, early-career engineers who want to build real, rugged hardware. You won't just be doing paperwork; you will own specific sub-assemblies of our robot's body. Under the mentorship of Senior Engineers, you will design brackets, build custom cables, run the 3D printers, and conduct extreme physical tests on the hardware you built.

Key Responsibilities

Sub-Assembly Design

• Take ownership of designing specific modules (e.g., a waterproof camera shroud, a mounting bracket for a motor controller, or a specific cable guide) in SolidWorks
• Assist in maintaining the CAD vault and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the enclosure and harnessing teams
• Generate basic 2D drawings for rapid prototyping vendors

Fabrication & Harness Assembly

• Heavily utilize the lab's 3D printers (FDM, SLA) to create form-and-fit prototypes of enclosures and sensor mounts
• Build custom wire harnesses by hand—learning industrial crimping standards, applying heat shrink, and managing braided sleeving
• Assemble test rigs and mock‑ups using 80/20 extrusions and basic hand tools

Testing & Validation Support

• Assist in setting up and executing thermal chamber tests, drop tests, and vibration tests
• Collect and log data during physical testing (e.g., monitoring internal temperatures of enclosures under heavy compute loads)

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience (a strong portfolio of physical engineering projects—like Solar Car, FSAE, or complex personal hardware builds—is strictly required)
• Solid foundation in 3D CAD (Onshape or equivalent)
• Strong grasp of basic thermodynamics and mechanics of materials
• Wrench‑turning capability: you must be highly comfortable using hand tools, crimpers, and building physical objects

Preferred Experiences

• Experience operating 3D printers or building custom electronics boxes
• Familiarity with basic electrical wiring (stripping, soldering, crimping)

For Apprentice/Intern

This is a six-month contract-to-hire position, with potential for longer-term opportunities depending on your contributions and interests. We're excited to work with motivated individuals who are eager to support real-world robot development and grow alongside us.

Benefits

• Gain experience in a dynamic startup environment at the forefront of robotics and AI innovation
• Contribute to the development of technology that will revolutionize the construction industry
• Work alongside a talented and passionate team committed to making a real‑world impact
• Learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable skills in robotics software engineering
• Gain practical experience in a real-world engineering environment
• Contribute to a project with the potential to make a significant impact on the construction industry