Mechanical Engineer, Motion Control & Open Hardware

Springcraft, Inc.; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity

Paid time off

Job summary

Springcraft, Inc. in Palo Alto seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to own physical product design across the platform, starting with motion control systems. You will take assemblies from prototype to production and craft open-source reference designs for builders worldwide.

You will design mechanical components in CAD, select materials, manage supplier relationships, and oversee contract manufacturers. This in-person, full-time role offers equity and a chance to influence the hardware

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional or academic experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong CAD skills with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
• Practical prototyping experience and an understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, material selection.

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate mechanical components and assemblies in CAD, including motor and actuator integration, sensor mounting, and cable routing.
• Specify hardware, tolerances, materials, and fastening strategies across the product line.
• Define open mechanical design specifications and review community contributions for compatibility.
• Ensure mechanical safety compliance across moving parts and user-facing surfaces.
• Prototype using in-house and external fabrication (3D printing, CNC, sheet metal) and assist with manufacturability.
• Source mechanical components and manage supplier relationships.
• Own the contract manufacturer relationship for mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Maintain the master BOM, CAD files, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Electrical and Mechatronics Engineers on physical integration and platform expansion.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Team collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Springcraft, Inc. in Palo Alto seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to own physical product design across the platform, starting with motion control systems. You will take assemblies from prototype to production and craft open-source reference designs for builders worldwide.

You will design mechanical components in CAD, select materials, manage supplier relationships, and oversee contract manufacturers. This in-person, full-time role offers equity and a chance to influence the hardware