Mechanical Design Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Palo Alto, United States; on-site

Company

hirify.global is building Physical AI and robotic systems for real-world industrial deployment, starting with the factory floor.

What you will do

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for data collection hardware and robotic devices.
• Rapidly build, test, and iterate prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, and manual fabrication.
• Apply DFM/DFA practices to scale designs from low-volume prototypes to high-volume production.
• Source components and coordinate with machine shops and contract manufacturers to meet specifications and schedules.
• Perform tolerance, structural, and thermal analyses, and develop specifications and accelerated lifetime test plans.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and industrial design teams to consolidate requirements and integrate mechanical systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience, or equivalent hard-tech project experience, building complex electromechanical systems and sensors.
• Exceptional mechanical intuition and a hands-on approach to solving ambiguous technical problems.
• High proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar mechanical design tools.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, including 3D printing and machining.
• Experience designing for volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding and CNC machining.
• Ability to work with contract manufacturers and iterate quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work with physical systems and real-world industrial robotics.
• High ownership and direct involvement in building, testing, and breaking prototypes.
• Close collaboration across mechanical, electrical, software, and industrial design functions.
• Environment focused on engineering curiosity, rapid iteration, and solving difficult technical problems.