Mechanical Design Engineer

Loombotic • Austin, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Loombotic is revolutionizing the wire harness industry by automating manufacturing processes. We are building our own software for instant quoting and developing a proprietary manufacturing line, including robots, vision systems, and automated tooling. Our goal is to reduce lead times from 6-12 weeks to about a week, serving industries like robotics, aerospace, and advanced thermal and data-center hardware. This role involves designing, building, and integrating the machines and systems that make automated harness production possible, offering significant ownership and end-to-end responsibility for machine development.

Requirements

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and building real mechanisms or machines (projects, internships, competitions, personal builds, or professional work).
• Proficiency in Onshape or another parametric CAD tool (ability to learn Onshape quickly if familiar with SolidWorks/Fusion).
• Solid mechanical fundamentals: mechanism design, tolerancing/GD&T basics, materials, fasteners.
• Comfortable working on-site in Austin, TX with physical hardware (or relocating there).
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Onshape specifically.
• Automation, robotics, or special-purpose machine building.
• Motion systems, actuators, pneumatics, or precision mechanisms.
• Hands-on machining, 3D printing, or fabrication.
• Some exposure to controls, electronics, or programming.
• Wire harness, cable, connector, or terminal domain knowledge.
• Robotics competitions (FRC/VEX), Formula SAE, or a portfolio of built projects.
• Experience optimizing automated factories for fun (e.g., Factorio).

Responsibilities

• Design machines and end effectors that handle limp, variable wire and tiny connectors.
• Build fixtures and tooling that turn fiddly manual steps into fast, repeatable operations.
• Integrate mechanical, motion, and vision systems into a machine that runs reliably on the floor.
• Hit tight tolerances and cycle times while keeping machines buildable, serviceable, and cost-effective.
• Design mechanisms, end effectors, fixtures, and tooling for the automated line in Onshape.
• Own machines end-to-end: concept → CAD → prototype → bring-up → debugging → running in production.
• Integrate mechanical designs with motion, actuators, controls, and vision/robotics systems.
• Prototype rapidly using 3D printing, machining, and off-the-shelf parts; iterate on hardware.
• Apply DFM/DFA and sound tolerancing; spec materials, hardware, and fits.
• Source parts and work with machine shops and vendors.
• Be on the floor when machines run to measure cycle time, yield, and reliability, and make improvements.

Benefits

• Meaningful early-stage equity (0.05-0.75% depending on level).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Top-tier tools, prototyping equipment, and lab access.
• Real mentorship and a fast path to owning larger machines and systems.
• Access to engineering lab and tools for approved personal projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree