Manufacturing Engineer: Robotic Cells & AI-Driven Ops

Helicon; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Helicon is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to own production processes from build readiness through steady-state manufacturing. You will lead mechanical design for robotic cells, specify tooling, and collaborate with software engineers to align manufacturing constraints with our OS for supply chain and simulation.

Requirements include a strong grasp of first principles physics and a proven ability to translate engineering fundamentals into scalable, manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of first principles physics.
• Proven track record of exceptional ability driven by engineering fundamentals.
• Nice to have: experience designing and commissioning tooling for industrial robotic applications.
• Strong skills in integrating sensors and mechanical components.
• Experience with high-volume composites processes and hydraulic presses.

Responsibilities

• Own production processes from build readiness through steady-state manufacturing.
• Work with customers and complete DFM to make parts manufacturable at scale.
• Own equipment installation, procurement and testing.
• Lead the mechanical design for robotic cells (effector design, fixturing and layout).
• Collaborate with software engineers to teach manufacturing constraints to Argos (our OS for supply chain, quoting, pricing, simulation).

Skills

First principles physics

Engineering fundamentals

Robotics tooling experience

Sensor integration

Customer collaboration

Job description

Helicon is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to own production processes from build readiness through steady-state manufacturing. You will lead mechanical design for robotic cells, specify tooling, and collaborate with software engineers to align manufacturing constraints with our OS for supply chain and simulation.

Requirements include a strong grasp of first principles physics and a proven ability to translate engineering fundamentals into scalable, manufacturable solutions.