Staff Mechanical Engineer, Robot Head
About The Position
The Robot Head team develops the mechanical systems that enable NEO to perceive, communicate, and interact naturally with people. The team designs and integrates structural, electromechanical, and sensing systems that house cameras, microphones, antennas, computing hardware, sensors, and other critical technologies within one of the robot's most complex assemblies. Working closely with Electrical Engineering, Software, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams, we transform innovative concepts into robust, production-ready hardware that balances performance, reliability, aesthetics, and manufacturability. Your Charter Design and deliver the mechanical systems that power NEO's head assembly. You will own mechanical components and assemblies throughout the entire product lifecycle—from concept development and prototyping through validation, manufacturing, and production ramp. Your work will directly impact the robot's perception, reliability, thermal performance, structural integrity, safety, and overall user experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 3+ years of mechanical product development experience with hardware successfully released into high-volume production
- Experience developing products within automotive, consumer electronics, robotics, or other complex electromechanical systems
- Strong proficiency with CAD software such as NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or Onshape
- Familiarity with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS or equivalent FEA software
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including injection molding, machining, casting, stamping, and additive manufacturing
- Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA)
- Hands-on prototyping, testing, debugging, and product validation experience
- Ability to work full-time onsite in San Carlos, CA
- Strong mechanical design fundamentals with excellent first-principles engineering skills
- Hands-on engineering mindset with experience building, testing, and iterating hardware
- Strong understanding of materials, tolerance analysis, thermal performance, structural stiffness, vibration control, and durability
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive hardware development from concept through production
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing robotic or highly integrated electromechanical products
- Experience working directly with global manufacturing and supply chain partners
- Familiarity with production quality systems including First Article Inspection (FAI), Cp/Cpk analysis, and GR&R
- Experience with thermal management, vibration mitigation, and structural optimization
- Experience supporting products from prototype builds through production ramp and sustaining engineering
Responsibilities
- Design and release mechanical components and assemblies supporting cameras, microphones, sensors, antennas, wire harnesses, PCBAs, and computing modules
- Deliver robust mechanical designs that meet structural, thermal, reliability, manufacturability, and aesthetic requirements
- Develop detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, GD&T documentation, specifications, and assembly instructions
- Support prototype builds, mechanical integration, testing, reliability validation, and failure analysis throughout development
- Improve manufacturability and scalability by partnering with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to implement DFM/DFA best practices
- Collaborate across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Industrial Design, and Systems Engineering teams to optimize the complete robot architecture
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
