Nimble Robotics

Nimble Robotics

Senior Mechanical Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
Product ManagementValuationSupply ChainSolidWorksCreoFEAStructural AnalysisGD&TEmbedded SystemsRoboticsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunicationMentoringTolerance Analysis

About the role

  • We're training robot AGI to power a proprietary generalist supply chain superhumanoid, the first robot in the world capable of performing thousands of tasks across the supply chain.
  • Link: Nimble Closes $106 Million Series C Funding Round, Scales Fully Autonomous Fulfillment with FedEx Link: FedEx Announces Expansion of FedEx Fulfillment With Nimble Alliance Why Join Nimble?
  • Nimble's Core Values: Be relentlessly resourceful - Challenge conventions and overcome obstacles.

Responsibilities

  • Own the mechanical design and architecture of robotic subsystems - structures, mechanisms, frames, housings, and precision assemblies - from concept through production deployment
  • Produce production-grade engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5): sound datum schemes, functional tolerancing, and tolerance stack-up analysis that suppliers can build from without guessing
  • Develop detailed 3D CAD models and assemblies, and drive system-level mechanical design decisions
  • Perform engineering calculations, hand calcs, structural/stress analysis, and FEA to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Design for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), reliability, serviceability, and cost
  • Select and integrate mechanical and electromechanical components - bearings, gears, transmissions, and fasteners, along with the motors, gearboxes, and sensors your designs interface with
  • Partner with controls, software, electrical, embedded, perception, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated robotic systems
  • Lead prototype builds, debugging, root-cause investigations, and field performance improvements
  • Support the supply chain across the product lifecycle - support sourcing and supplier selection, drive supplier development and second-sourcing, and resolve component and manufacturability issues fast to keep builds on schedule
  • Own part quality for the components you design - define inspection and measurement requirements on your drawings, lead first-article inspection, and drive root-cause and corrective action on nonconformances alongside suppliers and the quality team

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • Strong, demonstrable GD&T fluency (ASME Y14.5) - you can define a datum scheme, defend a tolerance stack, and produce release-ready drawings
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent
  • Experience with prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Experience with industrial robotics, warehouse automation, or autonomous systems
  • Experience with FEA, dynamic simulations, and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Familiarity with model-based definition (MBD)
  • Experience scaling products from prototype to high-volume manufacturing
  • Experience with value analysis / value engineering (VA/VE), design-to-cost, or supplier-quality programs
  • Familiarity with reliability engineering and field-deployed hardware
  • Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers

Compensation

  • The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $150,000 and $220,000/year.
  • In addition to cash compensation, this position will also receive generous equity for this position.
  • We've raised over $220M at over $1B valuation and formed a strategic alliance with FedEx to build a national network of autonomous warehouses capable of generating many billions in annual revenue.

Benefits

  • Be humble - Prioritize growth, learning, and doing whatever is needed to further the mission.
  • We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world.
  • Nimble's Benefits
  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off
  • Health Insurance

Company info

  • FedEx Announces Expansion of FedEx Fulfillment With Nimble Alliance
  • Why Join Nimble?
  • At Nimble, we are committed to building legendary products, a legendary team, and a legendary legacy.
  • Join us and become part of an ambitious, humble, and resourceful culture where your work will leave a lasting impact on the future of robotics and commerce.
  • We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day.
  • We're not in this to do what's easy or to be mediocre.
  • We're ambitious, we're gritty, we're humble and we're relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals.
  • If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!
  • Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We make all employment decisions based solely on merit.
  • We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.
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