Manager, Mechanical Engineering (Robotics)

Location: Hybrid/onsite at the Fremont, California design facility; on-site presence is required at least 4 days per month and as needed for design activities, reviews, and prototype testing. All roles are U.S.-based, and current authorization to work in the United States is required.

Anticipated base salary: $181,000–$240,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global develops commercially deployed humanoid robots for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers.

What you will do

• Lead and inspire a team of 4–8 mechanical engineers through product development from concept to production.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers while improving work quality and design outcomes.
• Act as a technical leader for complex robotics systems and collaborate across functions to remove roadblocks.
• Develop right-sized engineering processes that improve effectiveness and produce reliable designs.
• Communicate project progress, milestones, and challenges to senior management.
• Reduce complexity through simple, elegant designs and drive data-informed decisions across the team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of mechanical design experience, including 2+ years of direct management experience.
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience designing and building complex systems, ideally in robotics or autonomous systems.
• Experience with mechanical design, CAD, and PDM.
• Strong conflict-resolution and team-development skills.
• Extreme ownership and the ability to thrive in ambiguity and a fast-paced environment.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to work onsite at the Agility design facility at least 4 days per month and as needed for design activities, reviews, and prototype testing.

Nice to have

• Robotics experience and leadership in a robotics organization.
• Advanced degree in engineering, science, or robotics.
• Jira and Confluence experience.
• PLM and PDM experience.
• Creo experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employees receive a 401(k) plan with a 6% company match, equity, and company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Benefits begin on the first day of employment.
• Benefits include an Employee Assistance Program, paid parental leave, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Exempt employees receive flexible unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown; non-exempt employees receive vacation, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays.
• Eligible roles may include relocation assistance and an annual discretionary bonus.
• The work environment supports flexible work arrangements; onsite perks include catered lunches and refreshments at Salem and Pittsburgh locations.

Hiring process

• Apply directly through the careers page; unsolicited third-party recruiting agency referrals are not accepted.
• Applicants represented by a third party may not be considered.