Robotics Mechanical Engineer – Welding Fixtures & Cells

OhioX; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily free lunch

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave (6 weeks)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Path Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design automation components and welding fixtures for robotic systems. You will create manufacturing-ready drawings, validate designs with FEA, and prototype at the factory.

Responsibilities include fixture design, pneumatic/electrical subsystems integration, and coordinating with manufacturing to optimize BOMs and deployment. A hands-on, shop-floor oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or equivalent)
• 2–6+ years of mechanical design experience for automation or robotic systems
• Experience with fixture design, robotic cell layouts, and production automation hardware
• SolidWorks proficiency including FEA; ability to interpret and apply results pragmatically
• Ability to produce manufacturing-ready engineering drawings and work with PDM/PLM systems

Responsibilities

• Design welding fixtures, tooling, and robotic cell layouts for automated welding systems.
• Create build-to-print part and assembly drawings, mechanical BOMs, and layouts in SolidWorks with GD&T as needed.
• Perform structural validation using SolidWorks Simulation (FEA) to support design decisions.
• Design and integrate pneumatic and low-voltage electrical subsystems within mechanical assemblies.
• Build and validate designs at our manufacturing facility through hands-on prototyping.
• Support builds, kitting, and installations; resolve mechanical issues as systems deploy.
• Implement engineering change requests driven by build and field feedback.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain to reduce BOM cost and standardize parts.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

Mechanical design

Pneumatic systems

Electrical interfaces

Manufacturing readiness

PDM/PLM

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Path Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design automation components and welding fixtures for robotic systems. You will create manufacturing-ready drawings, validate designs with FEA, and prototype at the factory.

Responsibilities include fixture design, pneumatic/electrical subsystems integration, and coordinating with manufacturing to optimize BOMs and deployment. A hands-on, shop-floor oriented mindset is essential.