Mechanical Engineer
San Carlos, CA$150k - $172kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Test Fixture Design Engineer role within the Test & Validation team focused on designing and delivering mechanical test fixtures for NEO humanoid robot validation, from concept through production handoff and in-lab implementation.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver the mechanical test fixtures that enable safe, accurate, and repeatable validation of NEO and its critical subsystems.
- Own fixture development end-to-end, from understanding the test objective and developing the initial concept through CAD, drawings, fabrication, assembly, test-cell installation, and iteration based on real-world test results.
- Develop fixture designs that are robust, easy to manufacture, and minimize unnecessary complexity, cost, and test-induced artifacts.
- Produce production-ready fixture design packages including 3D CAD, 2D drawings, materials, tolerances, hardware, interfaces, and assembly requirements.
- Drive successful manufacturing handoff by working with internal fabrication teams and external vendors to resolve DFM issues, manage quotes and lead times, and deliver hardware to test schedules.
- Bring fixtures from CAD into the lab through hands-on assembly, fit checks, installation, and test setup, iterating designs based on test-cell feedback.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
- 2-4 years of experience designing mechanical test fixtures, assembly fixtures, tooling, or similar custom hardware.
- Strong 3D CAD and 2D engineering drawing skills, with experience designing parts and assemblies for machining, fabrication, or rapid prototyping.
- Experience working with internal machine shops or external manufacturing vendors to turn designs into physical hardware.
- Practical understanding of mechanical testing, including loads, load paths, fixturing, interfaces, and safe test setup.
Skills
Required:Mechanical design and fixture developmentCAD and engineering drawingDFM
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
Last updated Sep 6, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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