Robust Ai
Robust Ai18h ago
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USD 160000–210000/yr

Staff Mechanical Engineer

United StatesUnited States·San CarlosFull Timelead
OtherStaff Mechanical Engineer
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Overview

About you and this role: Robust AI is a fast-growing, early-stage startup founded in 2019 by an unsurpassed team of veterans in robotics, AI and business.

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OtherStaff Mechanical Engineer

About you and this role:

 

Robust AI is a fast-growing, early-stage startup founded in 2019 by an unsurpassed team of veterans in robotics, AI and business. We are a collaborative group with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, seeking talented individuals who are just as excited about robotics and AI as we are! Help us redefine the very foundation of robotics and build robots that are smart, collaborative, robust, safe, flexible and genuinely autonomous.

 

As a mechanical engineer at Robust AI you will join a small fast-paced team working to design and deploy the next generation of warehouse robotic systems.  Working with the other engineers on the team you will help concept, design, build and test subsystems of our robot. You are someone who is excited about seeing robots deployed at a large scale.  You are someone who is comfortable working in an early stage startup environment and are able to pivot effectively.  The base pay range for this role is between $160,000 and $210,000, dependent on your skills, qualifications and experience.

  • Lead a project team developing new robot products

  • Design and manage components across the HW lifecycle (concept, design, fabrication, test, production)

  • Engage cross functionally with industrial design, electrical engineering, product and software to make sure design decisions fit within the constraints of the system

  • Propose and resolve issues with current robot systems while accounting for engineering effort and budget

  • Rapidly iterate on design by building quick prototypes
  • Design and execute test plans for your designs
    • 9+ years of industry experience and BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 

    • Experience with Solidworks & PDM

    • Experience with user facing product design

    • Ability to communicate effectively cross functionally

    • Experience working with robotic or mechatronic systems

    • Ability to work independently

    • Experience working with and managing vendors

  • Base pay between $160,000 and $210,000, dependent on your skills, qualifications and experience.

  • Stock options and huge potential for growth. 

  • Strong startup (and fun) culture.

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

  • Flexible vacation and sick leave practices.

  • Paid parental leave.

  • Robust AI fosters a culture of belonging and a shared commitment to equality and equity. Having a diverse set of perspectives is key to ensuring AI and robotics serve the needs of all.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    San Carlos, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

    Listing Details

    Posted
    August 27, 2026
    First seen
    August 27, 2026
    Last seen
    August 28, 2026

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    Robust AiStaff Mechanical EngineerUSD 160000–210000