Contract Mechanical Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Contract Mechanical Engineer (Robotics): Designing and executing the next generation of a hardware platform for a recovery technology company with an accent on manufacturable, cost-effective, and elegant physical designs. Focus on design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) decisions across enclosures, interfaces, and subassemblies.

Location: Onsite in New York, NY

Salary: $65 - $80/hour

Company

hirify.global is a New York–based technology company building the future of recovery through intelligent, precision bodywork.

What you will do

• Own and execute mechanical engineering workstreams from kick off through production-intent designs.
• Translate system-level requirements into concrete design outputs.
• Partner with electrical and robotics engineers to resolve constraints around structure, actuation, cabling, cooling, audible noise, access, and assembly.
• Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) decisions across enclosures, covers, interfaces, and subassemblies.
• Develop CAD models and production-ready geometry suitable for tooling and supplier handoff.
• Support prototype builds, control runs, and design validation by rapidly iterating based on test results.

Requirements

• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience with complex electromechanical or robotic products.
• Proven experience taking products from concept through production release.
• Strong CAD skills (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent) including drawings using GD&T to ASME Y14.5-2018.
• Deep understanding of plastics, metals, soft goods, finishes, fastening methods, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal, die casting, and extrusion.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain design intent and trade-offs to cross-functional partners.

Nice to have

• Experience with the design for soft good, foam, and fabric wrapping.
• Experience with robotics, medical devices, fitness equipment, or other safety-critical hardware.
• Prior work on products with service, refurbishment, or field-maintenance requirements.
• Familiarity with regulatory, safety, or compliance considerations in physical products.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a trailblazing tech company anticipated to transform the massage industry.
• The chance to make a difference with a product that empowers healthier and happier living.
• Team culture driven by passion, ambition, empowerment, inclusion, curiosity, and fun!
• An environment that empowers individuals, emboldens teams, and rewards achievement.
• Contract length: 3–6 months (with potential extension based on program needs).
• Opportunity to work on a category-defining physical AI product alongside a senior, experienced hardware team.