Collaborative Robotics

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Santa Clara · Senior

Work authorization required$185k-$210kDetected 22 days ago

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About the role

You'll take ownership from concept through deployment, creating mechanisms that are reliable, manufacturable, and field-ready.
Join us to reimagine the future of human-robot interaction.
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction.

Lead the mechanical design and development of system-critical electromechanical hardware.
Collaborate with our hardware, software, safety, simulation, controls/perception, and AI teams to ensure our design meets all customer and engineering requirements.
Work with component suppliers, machine shops, internal build technicians, as well as partner engineering functions to construct a physical, functional system.
Cobot is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver the electromechanical systems at the heart of our robots.
Working alongside a cross-functional team of engineers and partners, you'll help bring advanced robotics from design to real-world impact.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
6+ years of experience in mechanical design.
Proficiency in Mechanical CAD software (>2 years Solidworks required).
Experience designing for high volume manufacturing, including aluminum casting and plastic injection molding processes.
Ability to rapidly uncover, root cause, and provide corrective action for failure modes of an electromechanical system, while documenting within a DFMEA.
Proficiency in FEA.
Ability to set up, run and interpret the results of an analysis, using hand calculations to confirm accuracy.
Hands-on experience with 3D-printers, mills, and basic shop tools for prototyping.
Ability to communicate unambiguous requirements to vendors, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders.
Must have and maintain US work authorization.

Proficiency in Solidworks surface modeling, and the ability to work with imported surface models provided by the industrial design team.
Proficiency in applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 (2009 or later).
Experience with designing motion control systems with sensors, actuators, motors, and complex mechanisms.
Experience simulating dynamic/kinematic models alongside FEA analysis for lightweight structures.
Experience with using CFD for thermal analysis.
The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area.
Cobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The annual base salary range for this position is $185,000 - $210,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision plans, 401(k) plan, unlimited paid vacation time, paid sick leave, and parental leave.

Cobot will offer a relocation stipend if you are relocating to join our Santa Clara office and currently live more than 50 miles outside of the

We are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings.

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