Mechanical Engineer – Robotics & Automation

Lovefreedom Solution•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lovefreedom Solution Workforce is recruiting Mechanical Engineers for an innovative company combining artificial intelligence, robotics, and biology to accelerate life science research. The company is developing robotic systems that operate scientific instruments and support autonomous experimentation. The role offers hands-on ownership of hardware used to automate complex laboratory workflows. The Mechanical Engineer designs, prototypes, tests, and implements hardware for flexible and reliable robotic automation. The work includes developing solutions that allow robots to manipulate laboratory tools and instruments originally designed for human use. The team seeks engineers who have taken physical hardware from design through manufacturing and are comfortable spanning multiple disciplines in a small-team environment. The position is full-time and requires working onsite five days per week in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood. Relocation benefits are available. Candidates with existing work authorization, including OPT, and candidates seeking an H-1B transfer may be considered; eligibility and any required employer support will be reviewed individually. Applicants must submit a technical portfolio covering multiple hands-on engineering projects before the hiring manager interview.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
1–7 years of hands-on mechanical design experience following graduation.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering physical hardware to manufacturing, with ownership extending beyond conceptual design or CAD support.
Experience working on a small team or at an early-stage company.
Proficiency in a professional CAD package.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, and design for manufacturability.
Strong mechanical intuition and hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and hardware debugging skills.
Experience spanning more than one product domain or component family.
Participation in engineering project teams during school or comparable collaborative, hands-on engineering experience.
Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools and techniques.
Ability to work across disciplines and adapt to changing responsibilities.
Availability to work onsite in San Francisco five days per week.
A technical portfolio covering multiple projects, including written explanations, submitted before the hiring manager interview.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing product lifecycle management (PLM) or document control systems.
Background in mechatronics or circuit design.
Knowledge of robotics, motion control, cameras, or force/torque sensors.
Experience with robotic arm manipulators.
Experience deploying robotics in laboratory or manufacturing environments.
Experience writing code for robotic systems.

Responsibilities

Own mechanical hardware development from initial concept through prototyping, validation, and manufacturing.
Create detailed CAD models, accurate engineering drawings, and assembly documentation.
Design, fabricate, assemble, test, and refine hardware prototypes.
Analyze and validate mechanical systems to improve functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
Develop robotic mechanisms and interfaces that manipulate and operate laboratory equipment.
Select materials and manufacturing methods appropriate to performance requirements and production needs.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues through hands-on testing, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
Collaborate across mechanical engineering, robotics, software, and scientific teams.
Use rapid prototyping methods to evaluate design options and resolve technical challenges.
Adapt designs and priorities as customer workflows and technical requirements evolve.