- Robot type
- Warehouse and Logistics
- Location
- MilpitasCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Jul 9, 2026
- Salary
- $143,750–$195,000 a year
Full-time
Staff Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Bot
Job description
We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies.
We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters.
Job responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of critical mobile robot mechanical systems, including chassis, drivetrains, suspension, actuation systems, payload handling mechanisms, and structural components.
- Design and integrate motion systems by selecting motors, gearboxes, bearings, wheels, and other drivetrain components while performing torque, speed, durability, and lifecycle analysis.
- Develop innovative mechanical mechanisms and structures that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
- Perform engineering analysis including FEA, kinematic studies, tolerance stack-ups, and validation testing to ensure robust product performance.
- Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) by partnering with manufacturing, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to optimize cost, quality, and scalability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, firmware, software, systems, manufacturing, and service teams to integrate mechanical designs into complete robotic systems.
- Mentor junior engineers and support design reviews, engineering documentation, product releases, and field validation activities.
- Travel up to 50% as needed to support product development, integration, testing, and customer deployments.
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required. Master's degree or other advanced engineering degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of mechanical design experience, including at least 3 years developing mobile robots, AGVs/AMRs, automation equipment, autonomous vehicles, drones, or similar electromechanical systems.
- Experience designing electromechanical systems for deep freeze and condensing operating environments.
- Expertise with SolidWorks (preferred) or similar 3D CAD software, including GD&T, drawing release, BOM management, and PLM/PDM systems.
- Strong background in machine design, structural analysis, FEA, kinematics, tolerance analysis, and drivetrain design.
- Hands-on experience developing and validating prototypes, creating test plans, and iterating designs based on test results.
- Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA).
- Familiarity with mobile robotics safety standards (such as ISO 3691 or ANSI/ITSDF) and excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts and design tradeoffs to cross-functional stakeholders.