Robotics Mechanical Engineer - Build Real Machines

Verustruct; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Verustruct in Torrance, California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design, build, and test robotic construction hardware across the full development cycle. You will own subassemblies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance formwork, locomotion, and material-handling subsystems.

The role emphasizes rapid iteration, hands-on testing, and clear engineering documentation in a fast-moving startup environment, with on-site work at headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, materials mechanics.
• Experience with CAD design and drafting.
• Hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design components and subsystems for robotic construction equipment.
• Create CAD models, assemblies, BOMs, tolerances, and docs.
• Perform mechanical calculations and structural analyses.
• Select motors, actuators, bearings, fasteners, sensors.
• Assemble and test prototype hardware at subsystem and system levels.
• Collaborate with controls, electrical, materials teams.
• Maintain engineering documentation and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Statics & dynamics

Machine design

CAD proficiency

Testing & debugging

Documentation

Startup environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Verustruct in Torrance, California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design, build, and test robotic construction hardware across the full development cycle. You will own subassemblies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance formwork, locomotion, and material-handling subsystems.

The role emphasizes rapid iteration, hands-on testing, and clear engineering documentation in a fast-moving startup environment, with on-site work at headquarters.