Robotics Process Engineer 1 (opens in a new tab)

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

20 PTO days per year

13 paid holidays

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum in San Diego, CA is seeking a Robotics Process Engineer 1 to help build our foundation as we scale. This hands-on role suits a self-starter who thrives in a startup environment and enjoys cutting-edge technologies.

You will work with leadership to implement engineering practices, collaborate with teammates, and grow competencies through mentorship and initiative. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $70,000–$120,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics or related field.
• Basic understanding of material properties, components, mechanisms, fabrication methods.
• Basic understanding of structural, heat and mass transfer theory.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical CAD software and quantitative analysis/programming tools.
• Basic knowledge of optical concepts such as polarization, refraction, diffraction, lensing.
• Basic knowledge of simple software scripting tools such as Matlab or Python.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and in a team while over-communicating with the manager and the teammates.
• Plan, collect and analyze data and communicate the process and results for assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate tenacity, patience, self-discipline and drive to meet commitments.
• Grow competency through mentorship, curiosity, communication, exposure and initiative.

Skills

Material properties understanding

Structural transfer theory

Mechanical CAD software

Optical concepts

Matlab / Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or related field

Tools

Quantitative analysis tools

Job description

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Robotics Process Engineer 1. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows:

• Work independently and in a team while over-communicating with the manager and the teammates.
• Use educational background, experience and reasoning skills to plan, collect and analyze data/information and communicate the process and the results for assigned tasks.
• Use tenacity, patience, self-discipline and passion for excellence to responsibly make and keep made commitments.
• Use every opportunity to grow competency thru mentorship, curiosity, communication, exposure and initiative.

• This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Physics, or a related field and a minimum

Skills:

• Basic understanding of material properties, components, mechanisms, fabrication methods.
• Basic understanding of structural, heat and mass transfer theory.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical CAD software and quantitative analysis/programming tools and hands-on experience with basic machine shop tools.
• Basic knowledge of optical concepts such as polarization, refraction, diffraction, lensing.
• Basic knowledge of simple software scripting tools such as Matlab, or Python.

Startup Mindset:

• You're creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats.
• You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $70,000-$120,000.

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching
• 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year
• 13 paid company holidays
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.