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Robust.ai

Senior Mechanical Engineer

San Carlos, California, United States

Location
San Carlos, California, United States
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Function
Engineering
Pay
$150K – $200K a year
Posted
3 weeks ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $200K a year, is 9% below the median of $220K for senior engineering jobs in San Carlos (middle half $200K – $230K, 48 jobs that state pay).

119 engineering jobs open in San Carlos: 0% remote, 44 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

About you and this role:

Robust AI is a fast-growing, early-stage startup founded in 2019 by an unsurpassed team of veterans in robotics, AI and business. We are a collaborative group with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, seeking talented individuals who are just as excited about robotics and AI as we are! Help us redefine the very foundation of robotics and build robots that are smart, collaborative, robust, safe, flexible and genuinely autonomous.

As a mechanical engineer at Robust AI you will join a small fast-paced team working to design and deploy the next generation of warehouse robotic systems. Working with the other engineers on the team you will help concept, design, build and test subsystems of our robot. You are someone who is excited about seeing robots deployed at a large scale. You are someone who is comfortable working in an early stage startup environment and are able to pivot effectively. The base pay range for this role is between $150,000 and $200,000, dependent on your skills, qualifications and experience.

Main responsibilities

  • Work with the mechanical team to deliver the next generation design of our robot
  • Design and manage components across the HW lifecycle (concept, design, fabrication, test, production)
  • Engage cross functionally with industrial design, electrical engineering, product and software to make sure design decisions fit within the constraints of the system
  • Propose and resolve issues with current robot systems while accounting for engineering effort and budget
  • Rapidly iterate on design by building quick prototypes
  • Design and execute test plans for your designs

What you’ll bring to the table

  • 5+ years of industry experience and BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks & PDM
  • Background in user-facing product design
  • Ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally
  • Hands-on work with robotic or mechatronic systems
  • Ability to work independently
  • Track record of working with and managing vendors

What we offer

  • Base pay between $150,000 and $200,000, dependent on your skills, qualifications and experience.
  • Stock options and huge potential for growth.
  • Strong startup (and fun) culture.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Flexible vacation and sick leave practices.
  • Paid parental leave.

Robust AI fosters a culture of belonging and a shared commitment to equality and equity. Having a diverse set of perspectives is key to ensuring AI and robotics serve the needs of all.

Source

Posted by Robust.ai on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 12:13 UTC; the original is the reference.

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