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Staff Mechanical Engineer

Agility Robotics· Hardware
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Hybrid (Fremont, CA)$185k - $240kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Staff Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, and DFx electromechanical subsystems for the Digit robot; involves mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across cross-functional teams in a hybrid Fremont, CA location.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design of electromechanical components and subsystems.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, industrial design, software, test, and manufacturing) to define requirements and develop design concepts.
  • Perform engineering analyses to validate design decisions, including supporting structural and thermal analyses.
  • Present and participate in cross-functional design reviews.
  • Support root cause investigations and implement improvements.
  • Contribute to the development and documentation of mechanical engineering processes.
  • Track progress and document design work using Jira and Confluence.
  • Deliver quality results within established schedules, budgets, and priorities.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation.
  • Mentor and support the development of junior engineers.

Qualifications

  • 8-12 years of mechanical design experience.
  • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
  • Demonstrated experience designing and building mechanisms and assemblies, preferably in robotics
  • Demonstrated experience in mechanical analysis including modeling tolerance stacks, static and dynamic analysis, FEA and thermal analysis
  • Creo and Windchill experience

Skills

Required:Mechanism designMechanical analysisCreoWindchill
Nice to have:Project management tools

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
  • Equity: Company stock options.
  • Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
  • Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
  • Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Time Off: Flexible, unlimited PTO for exempt employees; 10 vacation days and paid sick leave for non-exempt; 12 company holidays.
  • On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and snacks at Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
  • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Work Environment: Flexible work arrangements.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
  • Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
Last updated Aug 6, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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