Kickmaker

Mechanical Engineer

Kickmaker · San Francisco, CA

Posted 22 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
22 days
Kickmaker's roles stay open a median of 44 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Kickmaker's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Kickmaker
low
0 stale, 9 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
33 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 Kickmaker's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Kickmaker.

About this role

As a Mechanical Engineer at Kickmaker, you will design and develop mechanical systems for robotics, focusing on integrating actuators, motors, and electronics. Your role includes creating detailed designs using SolidWorks or PTC Creo, conducting bench testing, and collaborating with electrical and software engineers to bring concepts to life. You'll work on a variety of projects across different industries, ensuring that designs are manufacturable and meet performance requirements.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Strong background in mechanical + mechatronic design
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation
  • 2–5 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

What you get

  • Health and dental coverage
  • Paid time off
  • 5 sick days for rest and renewal
  • 401(k) plan

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Focus on robotics and mechatronics may not appeal to all mechanical engineers
  • Projects span various industries, which may require adaptability

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Listed by Kickmaker on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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