Mechanical Engineer

Kickmaker•Seattle, WA

6d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kickmaker is a high-tech product design and industrialization agency that supports customers from prototype to production run in various vertical markets including medical, new mobility, electrification, agrotech, robotics, IOT, and consumer devices. They also specialize in cross-disciplinary skills such as embedded AI, high-tech manufacturing automation, eco-design, industrial design, and WEB 3.0 for the economy of functionality. Kickmaker fosters a maker culture with pillars of passion, excitement, and kindness, enabling employees to fulfill their potential on exciting projects and encouraging autonomy and initiative. The company has a presence in France, China, and the United States, with a community of over 250 employees, and is looking to expand its teams in Boston, Seattle, and San Francisco.

Requirements

Strong background in mechanical + mechatronic design
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation
5 years of hands-on design and prototyping experience in robotics or similar fields.
Experience with actuators, motion systems, and sensors
Knowledge of thermal and wiring constraints
Hands-on mindset, you like bench testing and iteration
Proficient with SolidWorks / Creo / GD&T

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical systems for actuators, robotic joints, and assemblies.
Perform motor sizing, wiring layout, and thermal management for compact electromechanical systems.
Create detailed 3D and 2D designs using SolidWorks / PTC Creo, ensuring GD&T compliance for manufacturability.
Participate in bench testing, validation, and iterative improvement of actuator and robot prototypes.
Work with manufacturing partners on aluminum die casting, machining, and assembly processes.
Integrate sensors, motors, and control electronics within mechanical designs.
Support automation and system integration during robotic builds.