Mechanical Engineer

Arke; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arke is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to take robotic concepts to production-ready systems in a fast-paced environment.

You will design electromechanical platforms, build and validate prototypes, and collaborate with electrical, controls, and software teams to ensure seamless integration. The ideal candidate has deep CAD proficiency and a track record in robotics or automated equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Proven experience designing electromechanical systems, robotic systems, or automated equipment.
• Advanced proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or Inventor.
• Strong understanding of mechanisms and motion systems.
• Bearings, gearboxes, actuators, and drivetrains.
• Structural analysis and material selection.
• Manufacturing processes and tolerancing.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and product development cycles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for autonomous robotic platforms.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Conduct tolerance analysis, structural assessments, and design validation activities.
• Support prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and design iteration.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Evaluate and select materials, components, actuators, sensors, and manufacturing processes.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and production readiness activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for mechanical issues.
• Participate in design reviews and technical documentation development.
• Assist with supplier and manufacturing partner technical engagement as required.

Skills

5+ years experience

CAD software

Mechanisms & motion systems

Bearings & actuators

Design for manufacturing/assembly

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Inventor

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for autonomous robotic platforms.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Conduct tolerance analysis, structural assessments, and design validation activities.
• Support prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and design iteration.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Evaluate and select materials, components, actuators, sensors, and manufacturing processes.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and production readiness activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for mechanical issues.
• Participate in design reviews and technical documentation development.
• Assist with supplier and manufacturing partner technical engagement as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Proven experience designing electromechanical systems, robotic systems, or automated equipment.
• Advanced proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or Inventor.
• Strong understanding of:
• Mechanisms and motion systems
• Bearings, gearboxes, actuators, and drivetrains
• Structural analysis and material selection
• Manufacturing processes and tolerancing
• Experience supporting prototype builds and product development cycles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), drones, or industrial robotics.
• Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) environments.
• Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, injection molding, and composite structures.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) tools.
• Experience working in startup or rapid-development environments.
• Understanding of environmental testing, reliability engineering, and field deployment considerations.

The contractor will be expected to:

• Deliver CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Support prototype assembly and testing activities.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
• Resolve mechanical issues throughout development and validation phases.
• Contribute to design improvements that enhance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.

Ideal Candidate

You are a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys taking products from concept to reality. You have experience working on robotic systems or complex electromechanical products, can work independently with minimal supervision, and are comfortable operating in a dynamic engineering environment where innovation and speed are highly valued.