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Our team believes that advances in AI, perception and simulation will redefine what’s possible for industrial robotics in the near future - with software and data at the core.\nOur mission is to make industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a dynamic team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.\nRole\nAs a Mechanical Engineer within the Lab Infrastructure team, you will design and build robotic automation systems, with a significant focus on custom End-of-Arm Tooling and intelligent automation. You will be a key contributor throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to implementation, navigating ambiguity to solve complex engineering challenges. Your core responsibilities include translating project requirements into detailed designs, creating efficient and scalable automation solutions, performing structural analysis, reviewing designs and procuring components. You will closely collaborate with research groups and industry partners to execute physical builds and automation solutions.\nHow your work moves the mission forward\nDevelop new robotic automation systems and infrastructure layouts, including cost and effort estimation.\nDesign and implement robotic automation, advanced End-of-Arm Tooling and innovative R&D workcells, from concept to component selection.\nIdentify and integrate cutting-edge technology products into automation workcells.\nCreate detailed manufacturing drawings and document designs for handoff to external system integrators or internal build teams.\nEstablish a standard for mechanical hardware and component selection to ensure robust and scalable automation solutions.\nCollaborate with a cross-functional team of product managers, software developers and researchers to provide cost-effective, high-quality solutions aligned with internal requirements.\nDocument and communicate your work clearly for internal and external stakeholders.\nSkills you will need to be successful\nMaster’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 2 to 4 years of professional experience.\nHands-on design expertise in custom End of Arm tooling development and implementing robotic automation systems.\nProficiency in 3D CAD modeling, preferably Autodesk Inventor with PDM/ PLM system and AutoCAD.\nExcellent knowledge of design principles, Design for Manufacturing/ Assembly (DFM/DFA) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).\nProactive approach to working in ambiguous situations, making decisions and driving solutions.\nExcellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, external integrators and customers.\nSkills that will differentiate your candidacy\nExtensive experience designing complex robotic workcells, integrating logistic systems (conveyors or AGV), and designing safety technology, combined with an expert understanding of structural analysis, preferably in the electronic manufacturing industry.\nProfessional working experience with rapid hardware prototyping.\nExperience with vendor management and procurement.\nAnalyze complex engineering challenges independently while maintaining well-focused attention to detail.\nAdapt quickly and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.\nWillingness to travel domestically and/or internationally to support deployments and partner integration.\nThe base salary for this full-time position is between $126,400 - 172,200 (USD) + %15 bonus + equity + benefits. 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