Senior Mechanical Engineer - Continuous Improvement (Robotics)

Location: Austin, TX, United States

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered humanoid robots, including the Apollo platform, for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and home applications.

What you will do

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for the Apollo humanoid robot and address design and manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Perform root cause analysis on system failures, performance issues, and production inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers to integrate system improvements.
• Optimize mechanical designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design, prototype, and test components and subsystems using hands-on lab equipment.
• Establish best practices for mechanical assembly, testing, quality control, and design-change documentation.

Requirements

• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience focused on design for manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• Expertise in CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA and FEA simulation.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding.
• Experience with complex electromechanical systems, preferably in robotics, aerospace, or a similar field.
• Strong problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with humanoid robotics or legged locomotion.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct-hire employment with a robotics product company.
• Hands-on work focused on bringing a humanoid robot to mass production.
• Cross-functional collaboration across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Physical requirements include prolonged computer work and occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.