Staff Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Robotics Systems

Symbotic LLC; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 143,750 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Symbotic LLC is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Mobile Robotics Engineering team within Core Hardware Engineering. You will design, develop, and validate mechanical systems powering autonomous mobile robots for next‑generation solutions.

Responsibilities include leading mechanical design, selecting drivetrain components, performing analyses, and collaborating across functions. Travel up to 50% for integration, testing, and deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of mechanical design experience, including at least 3 years developing mobile robots/AGVs/AMRs.
• Experience designing electromechanical systems for deep‑freeze and condensing environments.
• Expertise with SolidWorks (preferred) or similar 3D CAD software, including GD&T, drawing release, BOM management, and PLM/PDM systems.
• Hands‑on experience developing and validating prototypes, creating test plans, and iterating designs based on test results.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and DFM/DFA.
• Familiarity with mobile robotics safety standards such as ISO 3691 or ANSI/ITSDF.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts and design tradeoffs to cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of critical mobile robot mechanical systems, including chassis, drivetrains, suspension, actuation systems, payload handling mechanisms, and structural components.
• Design and integrate motion systems by selecting motors, gearboxes, bearings, wheels, and other drivetrain components while performing torque, speed, durability, and lifecycle analysis.
• Develop innovative mechanical mechanisms and structures that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Perform engineering analysis including FEA, kinematic studies, tolerance stack‑ups, and validation testing to ensure robust product performance.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) by partnering with manufacturing, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to optimize cost, quality, and scalability.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with electrical, firmware, software, systems, manufacturing, and service teams to integrate mechanical designs into complete robotic systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and support design reviews, engineering documentation, product releases, and field validation activities.
• Travel up to 50% as needed to support product development, integration, testing, and customer deployments.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

Drivetrain design

3D CAD

Machine design

Structural analysis

Tolerance analysis

Kinematics

DFM/DFA

BOM management

PLM/PDM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

3D CAD software

PLM/PDM systems

Job description

Symbotic LLC is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Mobile Robotics Engineering team within Core Hardware Engineering. You will design, develop, and validate mechanical systems powering autonomous mobile robots for next‑generation solutions.

Responsibilities include leading mechanical design, selecting drivetrain components, performing analyses, and collaborating across functions. Travel up to 50% for integration, testing, and deployments.