Physical Intelligence
Prototype Engineer
San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 24, 2026
- Experience
- 2-5 years in prototyping, R&D engineering, or hardware development; robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, or research lab experience is preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Designs, builds, tests, and iterates on electromechanical and sensor prototypes that translate robotics research into reliable real-world hardware.
What you'll do
- Build and validate end-to-end prototypes, including mechanical structures, electronics, sensors, wiring, and fabrication.
- Partner with researchers and engineering teams to translate experimental needs into hardware and integrate prototypes with control systems and software.
- Troubleshoot systems, address real-world hardware failure modes, and document designs, tests, and build procedures.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in CAD software (Onshape, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360) and 3D modeling and drafting.
- Working knowledge of PCB design and electronics, including soldering, wiring, reading schematics, and sensor integration.
- Hands-on expertise with rapid prototyping methods, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and manual machining.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with robotics, including kinematics, actuation, and compliant mechanisms.
- Experience with basic scripting (Python) for test automation, data collection, or hardware interfacing.
Tools
Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Python, FDM/SLA
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