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Mechanical Engineer - Hands
San Jose, CA On-site
$120,000–$250,000 a yearPay$120,000–$250,000
TypeNot specified
Work settingOn-site
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About the role
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience owning complex mechanical modules from concept through production. The ideal candidate has operated in a high-tech, fast-paced environment, is comfortable driving across multiple stakeholders, and has a strong background in design, testing, validation, and scaling hardware to production. Robotics experience is not required.
What you'll bring
- We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience owning complex mechanical modules from concept through production.
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
- Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry
- Experience owning and designing complex mechanical systems/modules end-to-end, including requirements definition, design tradeoffs, build, and validation
- Experience working across multiple disciplines with competing and strict technical requirements
- Experience with engineering analysis and simulation tools (e.g., FEA, MATLAB, or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of statistical analysis methods (e.g., Cp/Cpk, Design of Experiments (DOE), variance and sensitivity studies) for component- and system-level characterization, validation, and manufacturing readiness
- Experience shipping hardware at scale, working with contract manufacturers, supporting NPI builds, and driving complex Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions
- Familiarity with electromechanical integration, including sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication interfaces
- 5+ years of experience
- Experience in controls, integration, and validation