Nimble Robotics
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$150K–$220K
San Francisco, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 7, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 7+ years developing complex mechanical or electromechanical hardware.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
About the job
Own mechanical design of robotic subsystems from concept through production, delivering robust, manufacturable hardware and supporting quality, suppliers, and cost reduction.
What you'll do
- Design robotic structures, mechanisms, frames, housings, and precision assemblies, including production-ready drawings and CAD models.
- Perform calculations, structural and stress analysis, FEA, prototyping, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Support suppliers and production through quality ownership, cost reduction, and cross-functional system integration.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 7+ years developing complex mechanical or electromechanical hardware.
- Deep expertise in machine design, mechanisms, structural and stress analysis, solid mechanics, materials, and product development.
- Strong GD&T fluency (ASME Y14.5), 3D CAD proficiency, and understanding of manufacturing processes.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience in industrial robotics, warehouse automation, autonomous systems, or scaling products to high-volume manufacturing.
Pay
USD $150,000 and $220,000/year (base salary)
Tools
ASME Y14.5, SolidWorks, Creo, FEA, MBD
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