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Mechanical Design Engineer: Robotics Hardware Engineering, Surfacing
$173K–$245K
Redmond, WA · Full-time · Posted Jul 21, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of mechanical design experience with significant work in complex surface modeling.
- Education
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field.
About the job
Owns mechanical design and safety of humanoid robot exteriors, translating industrial design into manufacturable surfaces and protective structures for human-robot interaction.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain complex Class-A and B-surface CAD models for robot panels, covers, and housings.
- Design safety features and assess hazards, contact forces, impact, crush, and pinch risks; support testing and certification documentation.
- Coordinate with industrial design, engineering, materials, and manufacturing teams to balance aesthetics, safety, and manufacturability.
What they ask for
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field.
- 8+ years of mechanical design experience with significant work in complex surface modeling.
- Strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, NX, or CREO, Rhino).
- Experience with exterior enclosures or covers for electromechanical products with high aesthetic standards.
Nice to have
- MS in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience with Autodesk Alias or ICEM Surf for Class-A surface development.
Pay
$173,000/year to $245,000/year USD base salary
Tools
SolidWorks, NX, CREO, Rhino, ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, ASME Y14.5, FEA
AI focus
The team builds hardware for robotics and AGI initiatives, but the role’s described work does not specify AI development.
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