Mechanical Engineer, Robotics Hardware
Field Ai · Irvine, CA
Posted about a month ago · $70,000 - $300,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Field Ai's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 13% of Field Ai's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Field Ai
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 134 open
- Hiring momentum
- 172 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Field Ai's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Field Ai.
About this role
As a Mechanical Engineer on the Hardware Team at Field AI, you will design and implement mechanical systems for robotics, focusing on ruggedized enclosures, thermal management, and manufacturability. Your role will involve CAD modeling, material selection, and system testing, collaborating closely with other engineers to ensure reliable performance in challenging environments. You will also engage in production support and debugging to maintain system integrity in the field.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Field Ai as an employer.
What you need
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- Proficient with SolidWorks or equivalent mechanical CAD platforms
- Familiarity with FEA and thermal modeling tools
- Experience designing hardware that survives vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and environmental exposure
- Experience designing for CNC, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and assembly workflows
- Experience working across teams to integrate mechanical systems with compute, sensors, and power electronics
Nice to have
- Experience taking systems from prototype to large scale production
- Experience developing systems for harsh field environments
- Experience working on robotics deployed in real world settings such as autonomous vehicles, drones, or ruggedized robots
- Fluency across mechanical, electrical, and software systems
- Experience designing to meet IP ratings, MIL-STD, or equivalent ruggedness standards
What you get
- Salary range between $70,000 - $300,000 annually, based on experience
- Open to hybrid or remote work options
Worth weighing
- Wide range of experience levels considered, which may affect team dynamics
- No specific mention of company culture beyond inclusivity and diversity
- Focus on hardware may limit exposure to software or AI aspects of robotics
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Listed by Field Ai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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