Mechanical Engineer (Robotics)

Location: On-site in San Carlos, California, United States

Salary: $150,250–$175,950 annually, plus equity

Company

hirify.global develops humanoid robots designed to move, learn, and perform household tasks safely in real-world environments.

What you will do

• Design and release mechanical components and electromechanical assemblies for humanoid robots.
• Own hardware through the product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to testing, validation, and manufacturing.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, and iteratively improve prototype and production-ready hardware.
• Apply engineering analysis and validation testing to improve performance, reliability, and design decisions.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, cost optimization, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with robotics, electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–2+ years of experience designing mechanical systems, mechanisms, or electromechanical assemblies in product development.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with prototyping, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering change documentation.
• Experience with engineering analysis methods such as FEA, first-principles calculations, or validation testing, plus familiarity with robotic hardware.

Nice to have

• Experience developing robotic, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, or other electromechanical products.
• Knowledge of machining, sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, or additive manufacturing.
• Experience supporting prototype development through production ramp and conducting reliability, failure, and root-cause investigations.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering change management processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Builder-oriented environment focused on ownership, rapid iteration, execution, honesty, and respect.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Equity participation.