Staff Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Fleet

Symbotic•USA Austin, TX

2d•$120,750 - $177,100•Onsite

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer for its Fleet Robotics team within Hardware Engineering. The role leads mechanical development of a mobile robot product line from concept through production, including hardware design, manufacturing readiness, production ramp, and sustaining improvements. The team develops and supports mobile four-wheeled robotic platforms used in warehouse automation, working closely with Electrical, Software, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Field Operations. The engineer owns assigned product-line hardware through release, production, sustaining, and end-of-life. The position combines product engineering and collaboration with contract manufacturers with hands-on production problem solving. It includes travel of up to 25% to manufacturing, partner, field, or customer sites. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive and/or fly to those locations; the employee manages travel expenses personally and is reimbursed bi-weekly. The posted base salary range is $120,750 to $177,100. Compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and PTO and/or other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
At least 8 years of mechanical engineering experience, including at least 2 years in robotics, automation, automotive, aerospace, or electromechanical systems.
Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools and experience with PDM/PLM systems.
Demonstrated experience supporting contract manufacturers, including DFM reviews, ECNs, and production issue resolution.
Hands-on experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing support equipment.
Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturing methods such as sheet metal, machining, injection molding, and die casting.
Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to partner effectively with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal engineering teams.
Willingness to travel up to 25% for field site visits.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
Ability to own a credit card and manage travel expenses personally for bi-weekly reimbursement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience with mobile robots, AGVs, AMRs, or warehouse automation systems.
Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, and quality systems in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Experience with structural or thermal FEA using ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation.
Exposure to field service troubleshooting, sustaining engineering, or post-launch product support.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or serving as a technical lead.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering for an assigned mobile four-wheeled robot product line, owning hardware from concept and release through production ramp, sustaining, and end-of-life.
Design and develop mechanical assemblies, including structural frames, drive systems, electromechanical packaging, and supporting hardware components.
Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.
Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize designs for high-volume contract manufacturing and cost-efficient production.
Serve as the primary mechanical engineering interface with contract manufacturers; support production builds, troubleshoot defects, and resolve quality escapes using root-cause and corrective-action methods.
Lead design reviews, engineering changes (ECNs), and documentation updates in PLM/PDM systems.
Design and implement assembly jigs, production fixtures, and tooling to improve manufacturing quality, throughput, and repeatability.
Support PPAP, FAI, and production ramp activities.
Travel up to 25% as needed to manufacturing, partner, field, or customer sites.
Collaborate with Electrical, Software, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Field Operations, suppliers, manufacturers, and internal engineering teams.