Robotics Mechatronics Engineer — Prototyping & Systems

Kickmaker; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

5 sick days

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kickmaker, a high- tech product design and industrialization agency, is expanding its US Mechanical Engineering team in the San Francisco area. You will design mechanical systems for actuators and robotic joints, and collaborate with electronics and software engineers to bring concepts to life.

The role demands hands-on design, prototyping and testing with a focus on manufacturability, thermal management, and integration of sensors and control electronics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation.
• 2–5 years hands-on design and prototyping experience in robotics or related fields.
• Experience with actuators, motion systems and sensors; knowledge of thermal and wiring constraints.
• Hands-on mindset with bench testing and iteration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for actuators, robotic joints, and assemblies.
• Perform motor sizing, wiring layout, and thermal management for compact electromechanical systems.
• Create detailed 3D and 2D designs using SolidWorks / Creo, ensuring GD&T compliance for manufacturability.
• Participate in bench testing, validation, and iterative improvement of actuator and robot prototypes.
• Work with manufacturing partners on aluminum die casting, machining, and assembly processes.
• Integrate sensors, motors, and control electronics within mechanical designs.
• Support automation and system integration during robotic builds.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mechatronics

Prototype testing

Robot systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics / Automation

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

GD&T

Job description

Kickmaker, a high- tech product design and industrialization agency, is expanding its US Mechanical Engineering team in the San Francisco area. You will design mechanical systems for actuators and robotic joints, and collaborate with electronics and software engineers to bring concepts to life.

The role demands hands-on design, prototyping and testing with a focus on manufacturability, thermal management, and integration of sensors and control electronics.