Mechanical Engineer

Robust AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Growth opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Robust AI is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to work with the mechanical team to deliver the next generation design of our robot. You will design and manage components across the hardware lifecycle—from concept through fabrication, test and production—and collaborate with electrical, product and software to fit the system.

You should have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, experience with SolidWorks and PDM, and strong cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with SolidWorks and PDM.
• Ability to communicate cross-functionally.
• Experience working with robotic or mechatronic systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience working with and managing vendors.

Responsibilities

• Work with the mechanical team to deliver the next generation design of our robot.
• Design and manage components across the HW lifecycle (concept, design, fabrication, test, production).
• Engage cross functionally with electrical engineering, product and software to make sure design decisions fit within the constraints of the system.
• Propose and resolve issues with current robot systems while accounting for engineering effort and budget.
• Rapidly iterate on design by building quick prototypes.
• Design and execute test plans for your designs.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Cross-functional communication

Vendor management

Independent work

Robotics experience

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Main responsibilities:

• Work with the mechanical team to deliver the next generation design of our robot


• Design and manage components across the HW lifecycle (concept, design, fabrication, test, production)


• Engage cross functionally with electrical engineering, product and software to make sure design decisions fit within the constraints of the system


• Propose and resolve issues with current robot systems while accounting for engineering effort and budget


• Rapidly iterate on design by building quick prototypes


• Design and execute test plans for your designs

What you’ll bring to the table:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent


• Experience with Solidworks & PDM


• Ability to communicate effectively cross functionally


• Experience working with robotic or mechatronic systems


• Ability to work independently


• Experience working with and managing vendors

What we offer:

• Base pay between $130,000 and $180,000, dependent on your skills, qualifications and experience.


• Stock options and huge potential for growth.


• Strong startup (and fun) culture.


• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.


• Flexible vacation and sick leave practices.


• Paid parental leave.