Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing & Rapid Prototyping

Nori Robotics (YC S26); San Francisco (CA); In loco; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Nori Robotics (YC S26) is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to turn ideas into manufacturable robot hardware quickly. You will design parts, mechanisms and enclosures using CAD and help iterate prototypes through fabrication methods.

You’ll design for manufacturing, develop fixtures and assembly instructions, test parts on robots, and collaborate with electrical and software teams to resolve integration issues in our San Francisco warehouse.

Competenze

• Strong CAD skills and hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record moving designs from CAD to prototypes.
• Understanding of materials, tolerances, fasteners and manufacturing.
• Some robotics experience and a good eye for proportion, finish and product aesthetics.
• Portfolio showing things you personally designed and built.

Mansioni

• Design robot parts, mechanisms, enclosures and assemblies in CAD software.
• Build and iterate prototypes using 3D printers, laser cutters, vacuum forming and other fabrication processes.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly, balancing appearance, durability, cost and ease of repair.
• Develop fixtures, jigs, drawings and assembly instructions for production.
• Test parts on real robots and collaborate with electrical and software engineers to resolve integration issues.

Conoscenze

CAD skills

Prototype development

Materials knowledge

Robotics experience

Portfolio of designs

Strumenti

Onshape

SolidWorks

3D printing

Descrizione del lavoro

Nori Robotics (YC S26) builds affordable humanoids whose intelligence scales with our fleet. We're looking for a hands-on mechanical engineer who can turn ideas into well-designed, manufacturable robot hardware quickly.

What you'll work on

• Design robot parts, mechanisms, enclosures and assemblies in Onshape, SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Build and iterate prototypes using 3D printers, laser cutters, vacuum forming, molds and other fabrication processes.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly, balancing appearance, durability, cost and ease of repair.
• Develop fixtures, jigs, drawings and assembly instructions that help our production team build consistently.
• Test parts on real robots and work with electrical and software engineers to resolve integration issues.

Requirements

• Strong CAD skills and hands-on manufacturing experience.
• A track record of quickly taking designs from CAD to physical prototypes, testing them and improving them.
• Practical understanding of materials, tolerances, fasteners and manufacturing processes.
• Some robotics experience and a good eye for proportion, finish and product aesthetics.
• A portfolio showing things you personally designed and built.

Nice to have

• Experience designing a complete robot, bringing products into production, working with suppliers, or integrating basic electronics, wiring, motors and sensors.

Full-time, onsite at our San Francisco warehouse. Part-time arrangements may be considered, with compensation adjusted for hours.

Compensation

Base salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year, depending on job-related skills and experience. Please include a portfolio with your application.