Lead Electro-Mehanical Engineer

Feather Robotics; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge robotics startup is seeking a Lead Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer to design system-level electronics, safety components, and manufacturing processes. This role requires 5+ years in product design, primarily in electro-mechanical systems. Candidates will work closely with vendors and engage in hands-on building with fabrication tools. The ideal applicant will have a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a passion for developing innovative robotic solutions. Join us to create impactful technologies that define the future.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing products and complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience at a large consumer product firm is a plus (2+ years).
• Wire harness design experience for motion joints.
• Hands-on experience with prototypes and shop tools.
• Understanding of battery design and management.

Responsibilities

• Design system-level electronics for power management and safety.
• Safety design including breakers, fuses, and appropriate wire sizing.
• Work with vendors to source proper components.
• Design for manufacturing including wire harnesses and PCBs.

Skills

Design system level electronics

Design for manufacturing

Safety design

PCB design

Power distribution design

Wire routing design

Hands on building

Vendor interaction

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We’re seeking a Lead Electro‑Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to do their life’s work advancing general‑purpose labor—someone driven to become the best in their craft. You’ll thrive in a small, tight‑inked team with real ownership. This is the chance to bet on yourself, build the future, and create impact far beyond the lab.

Company Description

Feather Robotics, a VC‑backed startup, is assembling a world‑class team to build general‑purpose robots. EMT competitors pursue end‑to‑end integration, Feather is relentlessly focused on creating the best labor platform, akin to Apple and Nvidia തീ for others to build, monetize, and scale on.

Feather blends cutting‑edge robotics and AI with speed, capital efficiency, and go‑to‑market innovation. In under six months, Feather became one of the fastest humanoid companies to revenue with 6 LOIs and 5 paid orders (vs 31 months for Figure).

Responsibilities

• Design system level electronics for power management and safety.
• Design for manufacturing: wire harnesses, PCBs, and assembly.
• Safety design including breakers, fuses, and appropriate wire sizing.
• PCB design for voltage regulators, Integrated Canbus modules, and more.
• Power distribution, charging, and monitoring electrical design.
• Wire routing design and wire bend and fatigue analysis.
• Hands on building with fabrication tools.
• Work with vendors to source proper components.

Qualifications

• Bachelors PMasters in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience designing products and complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Experience at a large consumer product firm is a plus (2+ years).
• Wire harness design experience for motion joints.
• Sაღ‐related soldering and crimping experience is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with prototypes, shop tools, and bringing hardware to life.
• Understanding of electronics packaging.
• Understanding of battery design and management.
• Some leadership experience.

Seniority stages

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Fullmissing‑time
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