Staff Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Bot

Symbotic•USA Milpitas, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join their Mobile Robotics Engineering team. This role involves designing, developing, and validating the mechanical systems for next-generation autonomous mobile robots. The engineer will be responsible for critical mechanical subsystems from concept to production, collaborating with various engineering disciplines to deliver robust robotic solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
Minimum of 8 years of mechanical design experience, including at least 3 years developing mobile robots, AGVs/AMRs, automation equipment, autonomous vehicles, drones, or similar electromechanical systems.
Experience designing electromechanical systems for deep freeze and condensing operating environments.
Expertise with SolidWorks (preferred) or similar 3D CAD software, including GD&T, drawing release, BOM management, and PLM/PDM systems.
Strong background in machine design, structural analysis, FEA, kinematics, tolerance analysis, and drivetrain design.
Hands-on experience developing and validating prototypes, creating test plans, and iterating designs based on test results.
Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA).
Familiarity with mobile robotics safety standards (such as ISO 3691 or ANSI/ITSDF).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts and design tradeoffs to cross-functional stakeholders.
Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or other advanced engineering degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of critical mobile robot mechanical systems, including chassis, drivetrains, suspension, actuation systems, payload handling mechanisms, and structural components.
Design and integrate motion systems by selecting motors, gearboxes, bearings, wheels, and other drivetrain components while performing torque, speed, durability, and lifecycle analysis.
Develop innovative mechanical mechanisms and structures that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
Perform engineering analysis including FEA, kinematic studies, tolerance stack-ups, and validation testing to ensure robust product performance.
Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) by partnering with manufacturing, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to optimize cost, quality, and scalability.
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, firmware, software, systems, manufacturing, and service teams to integrate mechanical designs into complete robotic systems.
Mentor junior engineers and support design reviews, engineering documentation, product releases, and field validation activities.
Travel up to 50% as needed to support product development, integration, testing, and customer deployments.