Physical Intelligence
Mechanical Design Engineer
San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jun 14, 2025
- Experience
- 7+ years taking hardware products from concept to production.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads mechanical design and integration of robotic systems from concept and prototyping through high-volume production.
What you'll do
- Own mechanical design decisions, including CAD, drawings, materials, manufacturability, and production readiness.
- Develop manufacturing processes and validate reliability through testing, simulation, and corrective design actions.
- Integrate mechanical and electronic systems, iterate on prototypes, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
What they ask for
- 7+ years taking hardware products from concept to production, with a portfolio of shipped mechanical designs.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Deep understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes and practical application of FEA and first-order analysis.
- Experience mechanically integrating electronics and building, testing, and improving prototypes.
Nice to have
- Hardware experience in robotics, automotive, or consumer products.
- Familiarity with HALT/HASS, FMEA, DOE methodologies, and test-to-failure approaches.
Tools
3D CAD, FEA, HALT/HASS, FMEA, DOE, injection molding, die casting, stamping
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