Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Robot Hardware Design
Maven Robotics · San Francisco Bay Area, California USA
Posted 7 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 7 days Maven Robotics's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Maven Robotics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Maven Robotics
- high 11 stale, 0 reposted of 20 open
- Hiring momentum
- 20 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 Maven Robotics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Maven Robotics.
About this role
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will focus on designing and testing robotic hardware, including both overall architecture and detailed subassemblies. Daily tasks will involve collaborating with various teams to establish performance requirements, creating 3D CAD designs, and working with vendors for component production, as well as supporting the assembly and testing of robotic systems.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or similar field.
- Expert user of 3D CAD software to design complex parts and assemblies.
- Familiarity with structural design and analysis principles including FEA.
- Experience with electromechanical integration, including motors, sensors, servo drives, speed reducers, electronics packaging, and wiring.
- Self-starter attitude with strong ability to identify problems, prioritize them, then plan and execute working solutions.
Nice to have
- Experience designing high performance robotic systems including actuators and dexterous end-effectors.
- Experience designing and analyzing structures that are highly optimized for mass and stiffness.
- High volume manufacturing experience.
- Design of cast and molded parts.
Worth weighing
- The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering and CAD design, which may limit candidates without this specific experience.
- The position is in a fast-paced startup environment, which can be demanding and may require flexibility in responsibilities.
- No specific salary or benefits information is provided in the posting.
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Listed by Maven Robotics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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