Mechanical Engineer, Factory Automation

About this role

CircuitHub is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and commission robotic automation cells for their advanced electronics manufacturing platform. You'll work hands-on with mechanical design, system integration, and real-world troubleshooting across a profitable, venture-backed company serving industry leaders like Tesla and Meta.

What you'll do

• Design gantries and end effectors using CAD software like Fusion 360
• Install, commission, and debug industrial robotic systems in production
• Analyze mechanical performance from video and iterate designs for reliability
• Prototype and deploy new test systems for PCB validation
• Diagnose and fix cross-functional failures under production pressure
• Travel to UK to collaborate with R&D teams on roadmap priorities

What they're looking for

• Mechanical design (Fusion 360 or SolidWorks)
• Robotic systems integration and commissioning
• Industrial PLC controls (Beckhoff TwinCAT preferred)
• Python scripting for automation
• First-principles problem-solving and debugging
• Hands-on prototyping and fabrication
• Autonomous work and remote communication
• Systems thinking across mechanical and software domains