Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Exol•Milpitas, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are looking for an Advanced Mechanical Engineer to join our Mobile Bot Hardware Engineering team within the Hardware Engineering organization. Your job will be to design, develop, and validate mechanical systems for our mobile robotics platform, including chassis, drivetrains, actuation systems, sensor integration, and structural components. In this role, you will contribute across the full product lifecycle—from concept through prototyping, testing, and production—helping deliver reliable, manufacturable mobile robots at scale. The Mobile Bot Team is part of our Hardware Engineering organization and is responsible for the design and development of Symbotic’s mobile robotic platforms. The team works across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines to build high-performance, scalable robotic systems that operate in complex environments. This includes end-to-end ownership from concept development through production and deployment, in close partnership with manufacturing, supply chain, and field teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in mechanical design, with preferred experience in mobile robotics, automation, AGVs/AMRs, or related electromechanical systems.
Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred or equivalent), including GD&T, drawing release, and PLM/PDM systems.
Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, including mechanics of materials, dynamics, and machine design.
Experience with drivetrain components, bearings, seals, fastening methods, and motion systems.
Experience with FEA and/or kinematic analysis tools (e.g., SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes, defining test plans, and iterating based on results.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, injection molding) and DFx principles (DFM/DFA).
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present design decisions and trade-offs to cross-functional stakeholders.
Travel up to 50%.
Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical subsystems and modules for mobile robots, including structural components, enclosures, drivetrains, and mechanisms, ensuring alignment with system-level requirements.
Specify and integrate motors, gearboxes, wheels/treads, and braking systems; perform torque/speed analysis and durability validation for indoor robotic applications.
Design and integrate sensor and payload mounting solutions (lidar, cameras, IMUs), including cable routing, thermal considerations, and shock/vibration isolation.
Perform engineering analysis including FEA, tolerance stack-ups, and kinematic analysis to validate designs and ensure performance and reliability.
Support test planning and execution (drop, environmental, lifecycle) and use results to iterate and improve designs.
Design for manufacturing, assembly, and service (DFx), including material and process selection (casting, sheet metal, injection molding, machining, additive manufacturing).
Maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and design documentation; support ECN/ECO processes and design reviews (PDR, CDR).
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, firmware, software, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to support system integration and field testing.