Mechanical Engineer II

Agility Robotics•Fremont, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Agility Robotics is hiring a Mechanical Engineer II to help design the next generation of its Digit humanoid robot for commercial-scale deployment. The mechanical engineering team develops new technologies and products and refines and maintains existing designs for customers across software development, applications engineering, manufacturing, and fleet deployment. The position owns multiple mechanical and electromechanical parts and assemblies, including their design, prototyping, and design for excellence (DFx). It is based at the company’s Fremont, California office and is hybrid, with onsite work required at least two days per week and as needed for design activities, reviews, and prototype testing. The role requires 25% travel to Salem. The position collaborates with mechanical engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable designs for robots operating in demanding environments and performing repetitive, heavily loaded tasks. It reports to no specified role in the posting. The listed anticipated base salary range is $108,000–$140,000 USD. Eligibility for benefits begins on the first day of employment, and 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 stated 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 mechanical analysis experience, including tolerance-stack modeling, static and dynamic analysis, FEA, and thermal analysis.
Ability to work 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 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.

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).
Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, for exempt employees.
For 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.