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Mechanical Engineer, AI Data Collection

Cobot· Hardware Engineering
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Santa Clara$140k - $160k + equityFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Early-career Mechanical Engineer to maintain and improve robot data collection systems, including teleoperation rigs and data collection hardware, with growth into broader robot development tasks on the core mechanical engineering team.

Responsibilities

  • Keep the data collection rig fleet healthy and running, including teleoperation leader/follower setups, fixtures, and supporting hardware.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and cabling issues quickly to minimize downtime for the data collection team.
  • Build, modify, and improve rigs and fixtures using 80/20 framing, machined and printed parts, brackets, mounts, and cable management.
  • Track recurring failures and drive improvements back into rig design and spares strategy.
  • Support bring-up of new rigs and workcells as data collection scales.
  • Partner with the data collection program manager and technicians to prioritize repairs and improvements.
  • Take on mechanical design tasks with the core engineering team as you grow, supporting robot development programs.

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience building or maintaining electromechanical hardware. Internships, research labs, and robotics competition experience count.
  • Comfortable with hand tools, basic electrical troubleshooting, connectors, and cabling.
  • Working proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar).
  • Highly motivated teammate with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Enjoy working in a fast paced, collaborative and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team.
  • Willing to occasionally travel.
  • Must have and maintain US work authorization.

Skills

Required:Mechanical designElectrical troubleshooting3D CAD
Nice to have:Soldering and cable assembly repairScripting (Python or similar)Rapid prototyping

Benefits

  • medical/dental/vision plans
  • 401(k) plan
  • unlimited paid vacation time
  • paid sick leave
  • parental leave
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Cobot

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Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators defining the future of robot interaction. Real-World Applicability. Predictable Behaviors. Brilliant Hardware.

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