Mechanical Design Engineer

mindrobotics· Hardware Engineering
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📍 Palo AltoFullTime

About this role

Responsibilities

  • Design and development of mechanical components and assemblies for data collection hardware and robotic devices

  • Rapidly build, test, and break prototypes. You’ll use 3D printing, CNC machining, and manual fabrication to validate designs

  • Contribute to DFM/DFA efforts to ensure designs can scale from low-volume prototypes to high-volume production

  • Source components and work closely with machine shops and CMs to ensure parts are manufactured and shipped to spec and on time.

  • Perform basic analyses (tolerance, structural, thermal) to validate design decisions

  • Develop specifications and accelerated test plans to validate the product for its lifetime

  • Assist in documentation for design reviews and testing

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, software, industrial design) to consolidate design requirements and integrate mechanical systems

Qualifications

  • Exceptional Mechanical Intuition. You understand how forces, materials, and mechanisms behave instinctively.

  • 5+ years of experience (or equivalent "hard tech" projects) building complex electromechanical systems and sensors

  • Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques such as 3D Printing, Machining, etc.

  • High proficiency in SolidWorks, Catia or similar tools

  • Hands-on problem-solving approach with ability to iterate quickly

  • Experience designing for volume processes (Injection molding, CNC, etc.) and working with contract manufacturers.

  • You are comfortable with ambiguity, move fast, and have an "engineering curiosity" that drives you to understand how the entire system works, not just your part.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Mechanical Design Engineer position at mindrobotics located?
This Mechanical Design Engineer role at mindrobotics is based in Palo Alto. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Mechanical Design Engineer role at mindrobotics full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Mechanical Design Engineer role in the Hardware Engineering department at mindrobotics.
Which team or department does the Mechanical Design Engineer at mindrobotics belong to?
This Mechanical Design Engineer position is part of the Hardware Engineering department at mindrobotics. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at mindrobotics?
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When was the Mechanical Design Engineer job at mindrobotics posted?
This Mechanical Design Engineer position at mindrobotics was posted on Apr 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Mechanical Design Engineer
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