Mechatronics Engineer | San Francisco | $200k + meaningful equity

Harrison Clarke; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Clarke is seeking an engineer to join a lean robotics team focused on building, integrating and refining an autonomous platform for warehouse automation. You will work closely with the founding team to tackle complex hardware challenges, from mechanical design to system integration, testing, and deployment in real-world environments.

You will prototype, iterate and improve mechanical and electrical subsystems, bridging hardware with software to deliver reliable, scalable robotic

Qualifications

• Experience building or developing physical robots from concept to shipped product.
• Strong mechanical/mechatronics fundamentals for hardware and electromechanical systems.
• Experience using CAD tools to modify and improve designs.
• Hands-on prototyping with 3D printing, machining, fabrication and iterative hardware development.
• Ability to integrate mechanical, electrical and software components into a working robotic system.
• Collaborate with software engineers to support hardware/software integration and debugging.
• US Citizenship or Greencard holder; sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate robots by assembling components into a cohesive platform.
• Refine mechanical designs to improve fit, function and durability.
• Prototype and iterate with 3D printing, machining and physical testing.
• Improve electrical systems, wiring and reliability.
• Stabilise the current platform and resolve hardware issues.
• Develop future robot iterations informed by testing and deployments.
• Address end effectors and integration challenges to boost performance.
• Bridge hardware and software with robotics software engineers for integration.

Skills

Robotics hardware

Mechatronics fundamentals

CAD design

Prototyping

Systems integration

Electrical wiring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360)

Embedded basics

Job description

Harrison Clarke are partnered with an ambitious, early-stage robotics startup developing innovative automation technology for warehouse fulfilment and picking. The company is building robotic systems that automate repetitive, labour-intensive warehouse processes, combining autonomous navigation with remote human operation to deliver practical solutions today while continuously improving robot performance and autonomy.

With a lean, hands-on engineering team, the company is now focused on building, integrating and refining its robotic platform in-house. This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage, working closely with the founding team to solve complex hardware challenges and help bring next-generation robotic systems into real-world customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate robots: Assemble and integrate components including robotic arms, mobile bases, lifting mechanisms, cameras, end effectors and supporting hardware into a cohesive robotic platform.
• Refine mechanical designs: Use CAD and practical engineering judgement to improve component design, fit, functionality, durability and ease of assembly.
• Prototype and iterate: Work hands-on with 3D printing, machining and physical prototyping to test ideas, troubleshoot issues and rapidly develop improved hardware.
• Improve electrical systems: Help organise, integrate and refine electrical components, wiring and associated systems to improve reliability and maintainability.
• Stabilise the existing platform: Address known hardware issues, improve camera mounting and robotic arm integration, and resolve problems affecting the performance of the current prototype.
• Develop future robot iterations: Use lessons from testing and customer deployments to inform design changes and make subsequent builds more reliable, robust and repeatable.
• Solve real-world robotics challenges: Investigate issues involving end effectors, component integration and physical task execution, developing practical solutions that improve robot performance.
• Bridge hardware and software: Work alongside robotics software engineers to ensure the physical system integrates effectively with the wider robotics stack. Contribute to software-related challenges when needed.
• Support deployment readiness: Help ensure the robotic platform is sufficiently stable, reliable and practical for operation in customer warehouse environments.

Qualifications

• Practical experience building, assembling or developing physical robots, ideally with experience taking a robot from an initial concept or prototype through to a deployed or shipped product.
• Strong mechanical engineering and mechatronics fundamentals, with the ability to work confidently with physical hardware and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with CAD tools and mechanical design, including the ability to modify and improve existing designs.
• Hands-on prototyping experience, such as 3D printing, machining, fabrication and iterative hardware development.
• Experience integrating mechanical, electrical and software components into a functioning robotic system.
• Sufficient software knowledge to collaborate effectively with robotics and software engineers and contribute to integration or debugging when required.
• Must be a US Citizen or hold a valid Greencard. Sponsorship is not provided