Mechanical Engineer

Noble Machines; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Machines is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to develop advanced electro-mechanical systems for multipurpose humanoid robots. The role involves leading design efforts, collaborating with engineering teams, and building and testing systems using SolidWorks.

If you have at least 4 years of mechanical design experience and a passion for producing real-world solutions, we invite you to join our mission-driven team focused on impactful projects across heavy industry like construction and energy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design and building.
• Hands-on hardware experience is essential.
• Proficiency in CAD software required, preferably SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems.
• Participate in testing and prototyping of systems.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams for integration.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hardware fabrication

CAD software proficiency

Collaboration

Analysis and calculations

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Job description

Noble Machines (formerly Under Control Robotics) builds multipurpose robots to support human workers in the world's toughest jobs - turning dangerous work from a necessity into a choice. Our work demands reliability, robustness, and readiness for the unexpected - on time, every time. We're assembling a mission-driven team focused on delivering real impact in heavy industry, from construction and mining to energy. If you're driven to build rugged, reliable products that solve real-world problems, we'd love to talk.

Position Overview

As a mechanical engineer at Noble Machines, you will own and lead the development of advanced electro-mechanical systems powering multipurpose humanoid robots. You will design, build, document, and maintain state-of-the-art hardware systems that enable robots to move freely across diverse environments and perform useful manipulation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of mechanical systems across the robot
• Execute structural sizing, mechanism design, hardware fabrication, and testing to deliver project results
• Partner with peer design owners (interfacing systems, avionics, structures) to rapidly deliver integrated systems and subsystems
• Conduct design reviews with stakeholders and customers
• Manage on-site integration teams and implement integration feedback into the design
• Diagnose and operate robot mechanisms during development and deployed operations
• Perform engineering hand calculations and analysis to size structures and mechanisms
• Create detailed models and engineering prints in SolidWorks
• Build and prototype systems in the lab
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to drive software-hardware co-design
• Design and build test equipment for subsystem and complete system tests

Requirements

• 4+ years of total experience in designing and building mechanical structures, including academic and professional work
• Hands-on experience building hardware or a passion for contributing to real-world products
• Demonstrated rapid career growth and the ability to quickly learn new skills and accomplish challenging goals early in your career
• Proficiency with high-end CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks). SolidWorks preference
• Experience designing and validating large metallic structures or mechanisms
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Understanding of design for rapid manufacturability, test design, and related considerations
• Strong collaborative skills working with engineers, technicians, and leaders

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a production facility with equipment and machinery
• Experience managing large CAD assembly models and drawings
• Experience with finite element analysis
• Experience designing and fabricating mass-efficient structures
• Experience designing and testing mechanisms
• Experience in design and specification of motors and actuators
• Strong understanding and application of GD&T