Robotics HW Engineer

Multiply Labs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO

SF office access

Job summary

Multiply Labs, based in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Robotics HW Engineer to design complex automated machinery for biopharmaceutical production. You will develop hardware and controls for robotic systems used in automated biologics manufacturing, perform CAD work, prototype fabrication, and testing.

You’ll evaluate components, help with manufacturing transfer, and work closely with a fast-paced team to bring life-saving therapies to patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing and building medical equipment or industrial machinery.
• Working knowledge of GD&T standards.
• 2–7+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design HW and controls for biological process automation problems.
• CAD work, prototype fabrication and testing of your designs.
• Evaluate commercial component options for feasibility and cost.
• Provide documentation and support for design transfer to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with teammates in design reviews and planning sessions.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T knowledge

Communication skills

Medical equipment design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Onshape CAD

Job description

Join the Future of Robotic Biomanufacturing!

Multiply Labs is a robotics company on a mission to solve a significant bottleneck in modern medicine: the manufacturing of life-saving advanced biologics, from gene and cell therapies to antibodies and more.

Today, these therapies are produced through manual, labor-intensive processes. Costs are extremely high - often $500K-$2M per patient - limiting access to only a small fraction of those who need them.

As product complexity increases and the cost of failure and scientific labor rises, the industry is shifting toward automation. Robotics and AI are making automated biologics manufacturing feasible, reliable, and economically scalable.

We believe the future of biomanufacturing is robotic - closed, automated, and scalable - ensuring critical therapeutics are accessible to every patient who needs them.

Why This Matters

We don't just build robots - we're building the essential infrastructure for next generation biologics. Our technology enables biopharma companies to scale production without redesigning their science, reducing regulatory hurdles and lowering costs so these treatments can reach more patients.

The Stack & The Scale

• The Mission: Build the world’s best robots to make life-saving therapies accessible to all.
• The Technology: Advanced robotic orchestration, high-precision automation, cloud-integrated hardware-software systems, dextrous manipulation, and imitation learning.
• The Location: Headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
• The Backing: Supported by premier investors, including Casdin Capital, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator.

To learn more and to view a video of our robots in action, visit us at www.multiplylabs.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About The Role

As a Robotics HW Engineer in the Multiply Labs team, you will apply your engineering expertise and hands-on technical skills to design complex automated machinery involved in the manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical products.

The primary focus of this position is to design HW and controls solutions to biological process automation problems that have not been previously solved for robotic interactions and operation. These types of problems commonly involve the mechanical design of space-efficient and cleanable structures, integrated thermal management, fluid transfer methods, precision alignment and retention, development of reusable robotic gripping features, development of novel robot EOATs, integration of commercial components into custom assemblies, process variable sensing, motion controls, and a sense of aesthetics and proportion to make the design look amazing.

You’ll be working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment where you are encouraged to be creative and hands-on. Regular tasks include CAD work, prototype fabrication and assembly, testing the performance of your designs, evaluating commercial component options, and participation in team activities such as design reviews and brainstorming sessions. As your designs progress, you will be expected to provide technical support and documentation to assist with design transfer to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience designing and building medical equipment or industrial machinery
• Working knowledge of GD&T standards
• 2- 7+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Experience with GMPc, FDA and/or EMA-regulated industries
• Proficiency with Onshape
• Hands-on experience with machine shop equipment
• Experience designing robot EOATs or robotic work cells
• Experience leading meetings, managing project tasks, and developing project timelines

Nice to Haves

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, including modeling and creation of detailed drawings.
• Familiar with analysis of designs including deflections, tolerance stack-ups, load capacity, and material compatibility.
• Working knowledge of mechanical components, common engineering metals, plastics, fasteners, joining methods, part fabrication methods, and finishing operations.
• Familiarity with precision part alignment and locating techniques.
• Ability to work through basic thermal - fluid design concepts, and create corresponding test setups to verify design aspects.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, small power tools, and common engineering measurement instruments,
• Working knowledge of rapid prototyping equipment including SLA/FDM 3D printers and laser cutters,

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to reach, stoop, crouch, and kneel, including entering and working inside a robotic cluster for maintenance, cleaning, or intervention
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (equipment, parts, tools) and up to 5 lbs overhead
• Manual dexterity to use hand tools, manage cabling, and perform mechanical adjustments
• Work primarily in a manufacturing area adjacent to a lab; must follow strict safety protocols (e.g., BSL-2) and maintain situational awareness
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials, including biological agents and cryogenics, while servicing equipment
• Required use of PPE (lab coat, safety glasses, gloves) for extended periods

Total Rewards & Life at Multiply Labs

• Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $110,000-$180,000plus meaningful early-stage equity. We want our team to have a real stake in the future we're building.
• Premium Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with subsidies for child dependents.
• Wealth Building: 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you plan for the long term.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit. Pay for eligible transit and parking with pre-tax dollars to save on commuting costs.
• Parental Support: Robust Paid Parental Leave to support your family’s newest additions.
• True Flexibility: We offer Flexible PTO and 12 Paid Holidays, trusting you to manage your time and recharge when you need it.
• No Set Hours: Set your own schedule in alignment with your manager and team. We hold a high bar, measuring success by impact and outcomes - not hours logged.
• Office Perks: A vibrant SF office culture featuring catered team lunches, stocked kitchen, and frequent team events.
• H-1B and Green Card sponsorship available for exceptional talent.
• Referral bonuses for helping us build a world-class team.
• Great people, meaningful work, and a team that genuinely believes in what we're building.

Come build the world’s best robots—and help make life-saving therapies accessible to all.

$11,000 - $180,000 a year

We actively seek candidates with diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We're committed to building a team where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

Multiply Labs encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply - even if you don’t meet every qualification. If you’re excited about our mission and think you can contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

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