Senior Robotics Mechanical Engineer

Agility Robotics; California; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Insurance coverage

EAP

Unlimited PTO and holidays

Vacation days and winter shutdown

On-site lunches and snacks

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Agility Robotics is seeking a Senior Robotics Mechanical Engineer to own the prototype lifecycle of electromechanical subsystems, from initial analysis and Creo design to hands-on assembly and testing.

You will integrate motors, encoders, sensors, and electronics, collaborate across teams, design durable components, build test fixtures, and maintain thorough documentation while working within our hardware innovation group.

Qualifications

• BSME/MSME or PhD with relevant industry experience.
• Experience in electromechanical system design and integration of mechanisms, actuators, sensors, and electronics.
• Practical fabrication experience and a strong portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the prototype lifecycle of electromechanical subsystems from concept to testing.
• Design durable components with Creo and create mechanical drawings with GD&T.
• Integrate motors, encoders, sensors, and electronics; support testing and data analysis.

Skills

Electromechanical design

Creo CAD

GD&T

Mechanical drawings

Test & validation

Robotics basics

Motor/encoders familiarity

Python

MATLAB

Fabrication

Education

BSME - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

MSME - Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

PhD

Tools

PTC Creo

CAD software

GD&T tools

Job description

Agility's commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

At Agility, our Hardware Innovation team is a small, interdisciplinary group responsible for discovering new technologies, de-risking novel approaches, and enabling cutting‑edge behaviors for our robotic platforms. We operate as a forward‑looking unit, bridging the gap between current capabilities and the future of Digit.

As a Senior Robotics Mechanical Engineer, you will be instrumental in bringing these future‑facing projects to life. Working alongside veteran roboticists, you will own the prototype lifecycle of new electromechanical subsystems - from initial analysis and CREO design to hands‑on assembly and experimental testing.

You should be comfortable integrating components like motors, cameras, and encoders, and ready to support 'whatever is needed' to get a system running—which may include circuit design, wiring, or embedded software depending on your skillset. While our team is nimble, you will collaborate with experts across the entire organization to pull in specialized knowledge as projects evolve from concept to reality.

Utilize CAD software to design durable components that meet specific load, industrial design, manufacturability and lifetime requirements.

Develop and build custom test fixtures to assist with component and system validation testing.

Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing) to integrate designs and resolve issues.

Maintain clear and organized documentation of design iterations, analysis results, and test data.

Investigate and troubleshoot mechanical failures or performance issues in existing hardware and implement corrective actions.

BSME + 5 years relevant industry experience OR MSME +3 years relevant industry experience OR PhD + 1 years relevant industry experience

Experience in electromechanical system design, including familiarity with mechanisms, actuators, thermal management, sensor/electronics integration, and/or structures.

Practical fabrication experience and a portfolio of projects (ranging from college competitions to high‑tech industry experience - we want to see what you've been up to!).

Proficient in mechanical CAD software (PTC Creo preferred)

Proficient at creating mechanical drawings and familiarity with GD&T

Experience supporting test design, implementation and reporting

A basic understanding of robotics principles, control systems, or mechatronics.

Familiarity with common components in robotic systems, specifically electric motors, motor controllers, gearboxes, encoders, and bearings.

Experience with basic programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis, engineering calculations, or simple task automation.

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full‑time employees:

• ~Equity: Company stock options.
• ~ Insurance Coverage: 100% company‑paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long‑term disability insurance for employees.
• ~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• ~ Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
• ~ Non‑Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On‑Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.