Mechanical Engineer II

Agility Robotics•Fremont, CA

2d•$108,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Agility Robotics is seeking a mechanical engineer to join its team in Fremont, California, and help develop the next generation of its Digit humanoid robot for commercial-scale deployment. The role owns multiple mechanical and electromechanical parts and assemblies, from design through prototyping and design-for-X (DFx). It works closely with mechanical engineers and multidisciplinary teams to produce reliable designs for demanding, repetitive, heavily loaded applications in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. The position is hybrid and based at a Fremont office. The engineer must be able to work onsite at the design facility as needed, with a minimum of two days per week and additional attendance for design activities, reviews, and prototype testing. The role requires travel to Salem, stated as 25%. The advertised base salary range is $108,000–$140,000 USD. The final offer depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Full-time employees are offered a total rewards package that includes retirement, equity, insurance, leave, well-being support, and other benefits, with some offerings limited to eligible roles or dependent on employee classification. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

1–2 years of mechanical design experience.
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; this is the minimum requirement.
Demonstrated experience in mechanism design, electronics packaging, and sensors.
Knowledge of motors, encoders, power transmission, and drivetrain-related components such as gears, lead screws, linear guides, and harmonic drive actuators.
Proven experience designing and building mechanisms and assemblies, preferably in robotics.
Demonstrated experience in mechanical analysis, including tolerance-stack modeling, static and dynamic analysis, FEA, and thermal analysis.
Ability to be onsite at Agility’s design facility as needed, at least two days per week and as needed to support design activities, reviews, and prototype testing.
Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Robotics design experience.
An advanced degree in engineering, science, or robotics.
Creo and Windchill experience.
Jira and Confluence experience.
PLM and PDM experience.

Responsibilities

Own the 3D and 2D design of electromechanical components and subassemblies, including prototyping parts and subsystems.
Collaborate with electrical, industrial design, software, test, and manufacturing teams to define requirements and develop design concepts.
Perform engineering analyses to validate design decisions, including supporting structural and thermal analyses.
Present and participate in cross-functional design reviews of parts and subsystems.
Support root-cause investigations and implement improvements to enhance Digit’s robustness.
Contribute to the development and documentation of mechanical engineering processes.
Track progress and document design work using Jira and Confluence.
Deliver quality results within established schedules, budgets, and priorities.
Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation.
Mentor and support the development of junior engineers.
Travel to Salem, stated as a 25% travel requirement.

Benefits

401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
Company stock options.
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Exempt employees: flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
Non-exempt employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks and refreshments at Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Paid parental leave programs.
Flexible work arrangements.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation assistance for eligible roles.
Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles.