Mechanical Design Engineer

Mind Robotics; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics technology company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for robotic devices. The role involves building and testing prototypes, collaborating with teams, and ensuring effective sourcing of components. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in designing electromechanical systems, proficiency in SolidWorks, and the ability to understand complex systems quickly. A strong hands-on problem-solving approach is necessary for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building complex electromechanical systems and sensors.
• High proficiency in SolidWorks, Catia, or similar tools.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to understand entire systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components for robotic devices.
• Rapidly build, test, and break prototypes.
• Source components and ensure parts are manufactured on time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate design requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Intuition

Rapid Prototyping

SolidWorks

Catia

Hands-on Problem Solving

Designing for Volume Processes

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and development of mechanical components and assemblies for data collection hardware and robotic devices

• Rapidly build, test, and break prototypes. You’ll use 3D printing, CNC machining, and manual fabrication to validate designs

• Contribute to DFM/DFA efforts to ensure designs can scale from low-volume prototypes to high-volume production

• Source components and work closely with machine shops and CMs to ensure parts are manufactured and shipped to spec and on time.

• Perform basic analyses (tolerance, structural, thermal) to validate design decisions

• Develop specifications and accelerated test plans to validate the product for its lifetime

• Assist in documentation for design reviews and testing

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (electrical, software, industrial design) to consolidate design requirements and integrate mechanical systems

Qualifications

• Exceptional Mechanical Intuition. You understand how forces, materials, and mechanisms behave instinctively.

• 5+ years of experience (or equivalent "hard tech" projects) building complex electromechanical systems and sensors

• Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques such as 3D Printing, Machining, etc.

• High proficiency in SolidWorks, Catia or similar tools

• Hands‑on problem‑solving approach with ability to iterate quickly

• Experience designing for volume processes (Injection molding, CNC, etc.) and working with contract manufacturers.

• You are comfortable with ambiguity, move fast, and have an "engineering curiosity" that drives you to understand how the entire system works, not just your part.