Mechanical Engineer, Robotics Data Collection

Cobot; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Unlimited vacation

Parental leave

Equity

Job summary

Collaborative Robotics is seeking an early-career Mechanical Engineer to own the day-to-day health of our data collection rigs, working hands-on across mechanical hardware, cabling, basic electrical, and light software. This role sits on the core mechanical engineering team, with a path to grow into robot development work across our hardware programs.

Join us to reimagine the future of human-robot interaction.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years hands-on experience building or maintaining electromechanical hardware (internships, labs, robotics count).
• Comfortable with hand tools, basic electrical troubleshooting, connectors, and cabling.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and teamwork.
• Willing to travel occasionally.
• Must have US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Keep the data collection rig fleet healthy and running, including teleoperation leader/follower setups, fixtures, and supporting hardware.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and cabling issues quickly to minimize downtime for the data collection team.
• Build, modify, and improve rigs and fixtures using 80/20 framing, machined and printed parts, brackets, mounts, and cable management.
• Track recurring failures and drive improvements back into rig design and spares strategy.
• Support bring-up of new rigs and workcells as data collection scales.
• Partner with the data collection program manager and technicians to prioritize repairs and improvements.
• Take on mechanical design tasks with the core engineering team as you grow, supporting robot development programs.

Skills

Hands-on hardware maintenance

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

US work authorization

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Python scripting

Job description

Collaborative Robotics is seeking an early-career Mechanical Engineer to own the day-to-day health of our data collection rigs, working hands-on across mechanical hardware, cabling, basic electrical, and light software. This role sits on the core mechanical engineering team, with a path to grow into robot development work across our hardware programs.

Join us to reimagine the future of human-robot interaction.