Mechanical Design Engineer

About this role

Skild AI seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop electro-mechanical hardware for robotic systems, including haptic devices and exoskeletons for teleoperation and human-robot interaction. You'll design prototypes, create CAD models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems.

What you'll do

• Design, prototype, and test hardware systems for human-robot interaction applications
• Create detailed CAD models and technical drawings for mechanical components and assemblies
• Develop and test hardware prototypes using 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques
• Collaborate with software and mechanical engineers to integrate hardware with overall system design
• Conduct testing and simulations to verify functionality and reliability of hardware
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and prepare design documentation and specifications

What they're looking for

• CAD software (Solidworks, Onshape, or equivalent)
• Hardware design and prototyping for electro-mechanical systems
• 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques
• Arduino or similar platforms for electronic control
• Electronic components and circuit design
• Testing and debugging hardware systems
• Signal processing
• Robotics or teleoperation experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Base salary range: $100,000–$300,000 USD
• Work on cutting-edge robotic intelligence technology
• Collaborate with experienced and diverse cross-functional teams
• Flexible environment valuing demonstrated abilities over credentials
• Opportunity to contribute to widespread robot deployment