Staff Mechanical Engineer

Agility Robotics; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with 6% company match

Equity and stock options

Flexible, unlimited PTO

Catered lunches four times a week

Generous paid parental leave programs

Professional development programs

Job summary

Agility Robotics is looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer in Fremont, CA to own the design of electromechanical components and subsystems. You will collaborate across teams to define requirements, analyze designs, and deliver quality results on time.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 8–12 years of experience, and is proficient in tools like Creo and Jira. Benefits include flexible PTO, equity options, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of mechanical design experience.
• Proven experience designing and building mechanisms, preferably in robotics.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical analysis including modeling tolerance stacks, static and dynamic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of electromechanical components and subsystems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define requirements and develop design concepts.
• Perform engineering analyses to validate design decisions.

Skills

Mechanism design

Electronics packaging

Proficiency in Creo and Windchill

Experience with motors and sensors

Mechanical analysis

Mentorship of junior engineers

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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.

About the Team

Our mechanical engineering team is growing rapidly and we are looking for a talented and motivated mechanical engineer to join us in the San Francisco Bay Area office. We are responsible for delivering advanced and reliable robot designs that meet a complex set of requirements. We develop new technologies, engineer new products and maintain existing designs. The team is composed of engineers from many backgrounds and levels of experience.

About The Role

The Staff Mechanical Engineer will work closely with other mechanical engineers and cross‑functional teams to develop and scale the next generation Digit. This role will own multiple mechanical and electro‑mechanical subsystems and will be responsible for the design, prototyping, and DFx. The Staff Mechanical Engineer is expected to mentor and nurture younger engineers in the team.

About the Work

• Own the design of electromechanical components and subsystems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, industrial design, software, test, and manufacturing) to define requirements and develop design concepts.
• Perform engineering analyses to validate design decisions, including supporting structural and thermal analyses.
• Present and participate in cross‑functional design reviews.
• Support root cause investigations and implement improvements.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of mechanical engineering processes.
• Track progress and document design work using Jira and Confluence.
• Deliver quality results within established schedules, budgets, and priorities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers.
• This is a hybrid role required to be in the office 3 days a week in our Fremont office in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Travel requirement (25% travel to Robot Factory in Salem, Oregon)

About You

• Demonstrated experience in mechanism design, electronics packaging, and knowledge of various types of motors, encoders, sensors, power transmission, and drive‑train‑related components such as gears, splines, lead screws, linear guides, harmonic drive actuators, etc.
• 8–12 years of mechanical design experience.
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience designing and building mechanisms and assemblies, preferably in robotics
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical analysis including modeling tolerance stacks, static and dynamic analysis, FEA and thermal analysis
• Creo and Windchill experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Actuator design or selection experience
• Advanced degree in mechatronics or robotics
• Jira/Confluence experience for project management
• Creo and Windchill experience

Hybrid Position Detail

This is a hybrid position based out of one of our Fremont, CA office.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$185,000 — $240,000 USD

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company‑paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long‑term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well‑Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off:
  • Exempt Employees: 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.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment: 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.

Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. 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.