Mechanical Engineer, Robotics Hardware

About this role

Field AI seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop ruggedized hardware payloads for autonomous robots operating in challenging real-world environments. You'll own the mechanical systems lifecycle—from CAD design through production and field support—collaborating with electrical and compute engineers to deliver reliable, integrated solutions.

What you'll do

• Design mechanical structures, enclosures, sensor mounts, and chassis using CAD and simulation tools
• Implement ingress protection, thermal management, and environmental hardening strategies
• Conduct FEA, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing (vibration, shock, environmental exposure)
• Develop designs for manufacturing (DFM/DFA) and manage weight, volume, and thermal budgets
• Support production, quality assurance, and vendor coordination for payload integration
• Debug mechanical failures and field issues; develop monitoring protocols for system health

What they're looking for

• SolidWorks or equivalent mechanical CAD
• FEA and thermal simulation
• Mechanical design for harsh environments (vibration, thermal cycling, water/dust ingress)
• Manufacturing processes (CNC, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, assembly)
• Mechanical systems integration and cross-functional collaboration
• Mechanical testing and lab debugging
• GD&T, documentation, and BOM management
• Robotics systems fundamentals