Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Fauna Robotics, an Amazon company, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design and own the mechanical systems for our robotic platform, including enclosures, mounting hardware, cable routing, and sensor integration.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers, industrial designers, and the broader platform team to prototype, test, and iterate in Onshape, emphasizing rapid cycles, tight tolerances, and manufacturability as we move toward production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience in product development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Onshape preferred) with ability to build complex, well‑structured parametric models and assemblies.
• Experience designing parts for rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC machining) and iterating through prototype build cycles.
• Strong 2D drawing skills with working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with mechanical packaging of electronics including PCB mounting, connector integration, and cable routing.
• Experience with tolerance stack‑up analysis and fit/function verification.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of peripheral systems and accessories for the robotic platform, from concept through prototype validation
• Design and maintain complex assemblies in Onshape with clean parametric architecture that supports rapid iteration
• Solve packaging and integration problems: fitting electronics, sensors, connectors, and cables into compact, serviceable enclosures
• Develop cable routing and harness packaging solutions within tight volume and serviceability constraints
• Drive rapid prototyping cycles using 3D printing, CNC machining, and other methods to validate designs quickly
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on component placement, thermal paths, and mechanical interfaces to PCBAs
• Work with industrial designers to resolve form, fit, and manufacturability tradeoffs without compromising design intent
• Perform tolerance analysis and manage fit/function across multi-part assemblies
• Manage prototyping vendor relationships and support DFM reviews as designs mature toward production
• Maintain design documentation and participate in design reviews across the team

Skills

3+ years mechanical engineering

3D CAD (Onshape)

Rapid prototyping

GD&T

Electronic packaging

Tolerance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Fauna Robotics, an Amazon company, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design and own the mechanical systems for our robotic platform, including enclosures, mounting hardware, cable routing, and sensor integration.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers, industrial designers, and the broader platform team to prototype, test, and iterate in Onshape, emphasizing rapid cycles, tight tolerances, and manufacturability as we move toward production.