Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Salary$150k – $200k
LocationSan Carlos, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentRobust AI
EquityIncluded
Company size5+ people
PostedOct 16, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
5+ years of industry experience
BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Proficiency in SolidWorks & PDM
Background in user-facing product design
Ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally
Hands-on work with robotic or mechatronic systems
Ability to work independently
Track record of working with and managing vendors
Skills
SolidWorks
PDM
Benefits
Stock options
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible vacation
Sick leave
Paid parental leave
About the role
About you and this role:
About the company
Robust AI is a fast-growing, early-stage startup founded in 2019 by an unsurpassed team of veterans in robotics, AI and business. We are a collaborative group with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, seeking talented individuals who are just as excited about robotics and AI as we are! Help us redefine the very foundation of robotics and build robots that are smart, collaborative, robust, safe, flexible and genuinely autonomous.
As a mechanical engineer at Robust AI you will join a small fast-paced team working to design and deploy the next generation of warehouse robotic systems. Working with the other engineers on the team you will help concept, design, build and test subsystems of our robot. You are someone who is excited about seeing robots deployed at a large scale. You are someone who is comfortable working in an early stage startup environment and are able to pivot effectively. The base pay range for this role is between $150,000 and $200,000, dependent on your skills, qualifications and experience.
Main responsibilities:
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Work with the mechanical team to deliver the next generation design of our robot
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Design and manage components across the HW lifecycle (concept, design, fabrication, test, production)
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Engage cross functionally with industrial design, electrical engineering, product and software to make sure design decisions fit within the constraints of the system
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Propose and resolve issues with current robot systems while accounting for engineering effort and budget
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Rapidly iterate on design by building quick prototypes
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Design and execute test plans for your designs
What you’ll bring to the table:
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5+ years of industry experience and BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
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Proficiency in SolidWorks & PDM
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Background in user-facing product design
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Ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally
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Hands-on work with robotic or mechatronic systems
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Ability to work independently
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Track record of working with and managing vendors
What we offer:
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Base pay between $150,000 and $200,000, dependent on your skills, qualifications and experience.
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Stock options and huge potential for growth.
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Strong startup (and fun) culture.
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Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
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Flexible vacation and sick leave practices.
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Paid parental leave.
Robust AI fosters a culture of belonging and a shared commitment to equality and equity. Having a diverse set of perspectives is key to ensuring AI and robotics serve the needs of all.