Droyd

Test Mechanical Designer

San Francisco, CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$140kDetected 42 days ago

RoboticsMechanical DesignHardware DesignCollaboration

About the role

This role is based on-site in San Francisco, CA.
Help improve the reliability and usefulness of the team's physical testing infrastructure
Can move quickly from concept to physical prototype

As a Test Mechanical Designer at Droyd, you will design and build test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware for robot evaluation.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys practical mechanical design and rapid iteration in support of testing.
Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware for robot evaluation
Build and iterate on physical setups for end effector, motor, and system testing
Build practical hardware for internal use with fast turnaround
Work closely with test technicians and engineers to support repeatable test workflows
We design and manufacture our hardware in-house, which means iteration, fabrication, and execution all happen under one roof.
Fast hardware progress depends on good test infrastructure, not just good product design.
Have strong hands-on mechanical design ability
Are comfortable building practical hardware for internal use

Have strong experience with T-slot aluminum extrusion for building test stands and fixtures

Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in real environments.
Our test team builds the stands, fixtures, and physical setups that make repeatable evaluation possible - essential for comparing systems, validating changes, and keeping development moving.

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