Mechanical Design Engineer
Skild AI•San Mateo, CA
•$100,000 - $250,000
About The Position
Skild AI is building general-purpose robotic intelligence designed to adapt to unseen scenarios, using large-scale, data-driven machine learning to support widespread robot deployment. The company welcomes candidates with varied experience and backgrounds, emphasizing demonstrated ability and attitude alongside relevant industry experience. Mechanical Design Engineers create and fabricate robotic systems for teleoperation, human-robot interaction, and data collection. The role involves designing, developing, and testing electromechanical hardware, including haptic devices and exoskeletons, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or higher degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience in hardware design and prototyping, including electrical and mechanical components.
- Proficiency in mechanical CAD software such as SolidWorks or Onshape.
- Experience with Arduino or similar platforms for electronic prototyping and control systems.
- Familiarity with 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques.
- Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit design, and signal processing.
- Experience testing and debugging hardware systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with robotics, teleoperation, or digital twin systems.
- Experience with human-centered considerations for robot design.
- Experience with actuator and sensor design for high-performance haptic devices.
- Experience working with high-speed control systems, including low-level firmware.
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and test hardware systems for human-robot interaction.
- Create detailed CAD models and drawings for jigs, fixtures, and tools using CAD software for mechanical components.
- Use 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques to develop and test hardware prototypes.
- Collaborate with software engineers, mechanical engineers, and other team members to integrate hardware with software and mechanical designs.
- Conduct tests and simulations to ensure hardware systems function reliably.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues and provide technical support during product development.
- Prepare documentation for hardware designs, specifications, and test procedures.
