Robotics Hardware Engineer — Hands-On Prototyping & Build

Ultra; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra in New York City is seeking a Robotics Hardware Engineer to own the mechanical and electrical development for our industrial robots. This broad, hands-on role spans designing enclosures, wiring harnesses, testing hardware, and driving prototypes through to repeatable builds.

You will work across mechanical and electrical disciplines, partner with manufacturing, and help establish lightweight hardware development practices.

Qualifications

• You have a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience demonstrated by designs you've built.
• You have experience designing, building, and debugging electromechanical systems through various activities or projects.
• You’re proficient with a CAD package and can create CAD models, drawings, and assembly instructions.
• You have hands-on experience with prototyping using 3D printing, machining, or sheet-metal work.
• You’re comfortable with electrical schematics, wiring, sensors, and low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware projects from problem definition through design, prototyping, testing, and release.
• Design and improve mechanical components and assemblies for robots and hardware.
• Maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions for repeatable builds.
• Design, assemble, and debug electrical systems including wiring harnesses and boards.
• Develop fixtures and test equipment for manufacturing and quality control.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to identify recurring issues and implement improvements.
• Support builds and hardware bring-up in the Brooklyn lab and address design challenges.
• Help establish lightweight hardware-development practices and documentation standards.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Robotics systems

Electrical wiring

Mechanical design

Prototyping and testing

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical or electrical engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks/Onshape/Fusion 360

Job description

Ultra in New York City is seeking a Robotics Hardware Engineer to own the mechanical and electrical development for our industrial robots. This broad, hands-on role spans designing enclosures, wiring harnesses, testing hardware, and driving prototypes through to repeatable builds.

You will work across mechanical and electrical disciplines, partner with manufacturing, and help establish lightweight hardware development practices.