Raydar
Mechanical Engineer
$110K–$200K
San Francisco, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- No specific number of years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a similar field, or comparable practical experience.
About the job
Own mechanical development of robot-arm automation hardware from initial sketches through prototyping and testing.
What you'll do
- Evaluate, test, and refine mechanical assemblies; build and improve physical prototypes.
- Create detailed CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and robotic tooling.
- Collaborate with a small team to deliver dependable, adaptable automation hardware.
What they ask for
- Fluency in at least one professional CAD tool.
- Experience taking physical products from design through manufacturing.
- Prior experience in a small company or early-stage environment; working knowledge of fabrication and design for manufacturability.
- Portfolio with written technical commentary on several projects, shared before the first manager conversation.
Nice to have
- Experience administering product lifecycle or document control tools.
- Background in mechatronics or electronics design, motion systems, sensing hardware, robotic arms, robotics, or software for robotic systems.
Pay
USD 110,000 to 200,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
CAD, robotic arms
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