Symbotic

Symbotic

Staff Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Bot

USA Milpitas, CA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$144k-$195kDetected 11 days ago
Machine LearningSupply ChainSolidWorksFEAStructural AnalysisGD&TSystems EngineeringRoboticsMechanical DesignHardware DesignCommunicationTolerance Analysis

About the role

  • Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
  • Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies.
  • Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of critical mobile robot mechanical systems, including chassis, drivetrains, suspension, actuation systems, payload handling mechanisms, and structural components.
  • Design and integrate motion systems by selecting motors, gearboxes, bearings, wheels, and other drivetrain components while performing torque, speed, durability, and lifecycle analysis.
  • Develop innovative mechanical mechanisms and structures that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
  • Perform engineering analysis including FEA, kinematic studies, tolerance stack-ups, and validation testing to ensure robust product performance.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) by partnering with manufacturing, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to optimize cost, quality, and scalability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, firmware, software, systems, manufacturing, and service teams to integrate mechanical designs into complete robotic systems.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support design reviews, engineering documentation, product releases, and field validation activities.
  • Travel up to 50% as needed to support product development, integration, testing, and customer deployments.
  • Minimum of 8 years of mechanical design experience, including at least 3 years developing mobile robots, AGVs/AMRs, automation equipment, autonomous vehicles, drones, or similar electromechanical systems.
  • Strong background in machine design, structural analysis, FEA, kinematics, tolerance analysis, and drivetrain design.

Requirements

  • Experience designing electromechanical systems for deep freeze and condensing operating environments.
  • Up to 5 0% of travel may be required.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
  • Master's degree or other advanced engineering degree strongly preferred.
  • Expertise with SolidWorks (preferred) or similar 3D CAD software, including GD&T, drawing release, BOM management, and PLM/PDM systems.

Compensation

  • The base range for this position in the posted location is $143,750.00 - $195,000.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Company info

  • With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
  • What we need
  • We are looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Mobile Robotics Engineering team within our Core Hardware Engineering organization. Your job will be to design, develop, and validate the mechanical systems that power our next-generation autonomous mobile robots. You'll own critical mechanical subsystems from concept through production while partnering closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance robotic solutions.
  • What we do
  • With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain.
  • We are looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Mobile Robotics Engineering team within our Core Hardware Engineering organization.
  • The Mobile Robotics Engineering team is part of our Core Hardware Engineering organization, which is responsible for designing and developing the autonomous mobile robots that power Symbotic's warehouse automation platform.
  • The team combines mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering to create scalable robotic systems capable of operating reliably in demanding customer environments.

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