Medra
Mechanical Engineer
$110K–$200K
San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted Apr 3, 2026
- Education
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Designs, prototypes, tests, and implements mechanical hardware for robotic systems that automate life science research protocols.
What you'll do
- Analyze, test, validate, and iterate on mechanical systems and hardware prototypes.
- Create CAD designs and accurate, well-specified drawings.
- Develop robotic solutions to manipulate and control tools designed for human use.
What they ask for
- Strong mechanical intuition and hardware debugging and assembly skills.
- Experience using mechanical engineering tools and production best practices to design components, produce drawings, and build assemblies.
- Experience designing, building, testing, and scaling hardware.
- Hands-on approach, rapid-prototyping familiarity, and a willingness to work across disciplines.
Nice to have
- Experience managing PLM/document control systems.
- Background in mechatronics, circuit design, robotics, motion control, sensors, robot arms, laboratory or manufacturing robotics, or robotics software.
Pay
$110K – $200K USD base salary
Tools
CAD
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