Robotics Mechanical Engineer: Hardware & Systems Design

Think Circuits Engineers; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premiums paid

Dental insurance premiums paid

Vision insurance premiums paid

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Think Circuits Engineers, an Oakland-based robotics-focused engineering firm, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead hardware/software integration on client and internal projects. You will coordinate hardware development from prototype to mass production and collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Required are a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2 years of engineering experience, CAD proficiency (Solidworks, Fusion360), and robotics or autonomous systems exposure.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2 years of industry experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD design and manufacturing (Solidworks, Fusion360).
• Experience with electronics, sensors and actuators integration.
• Experience with robotics or autonomous systems.
• Experience collaborating with external stakeholders such as vendors/clients.
• Experience with AI-enhanced workflows using Claude.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical CAD and fabrication for client and in-house projects.
• System-level hardware design and documentation.
• Own mechanical aspect of multi-disciplinary team projects.
• Contribute to manufacturing readiness, including DFM feedback and test support.
• Assist with manufacturing test fixture development.
• Help with BOM maintenance, part sourcing and substitutions with senior engineers.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners as needed.

Skills

Robotics/Autonomous systems experience

Electronics, sensors & actuators

Team collaboration

Vehicle design

DFM for CNC/Sheet metal

AI-enhanced workflows (Claude)

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Solidworks

Fusion360

Claude AI workflows

Job description

Think Circuits Engineers, an Oakland-based robotics-focused engineering firm, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead hardware/software integration on client and internal projects. You will coordinate hardware development from prototype to mass production and collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Required are a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2 years of engineering experience, CAD proficiency (Solidworks, Fusion360), and robotics or autonomous systems exposure.