Mechanical Engineer, Collaborative Robots
University Graduate
$130-140k
+ Equity
More information about location
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
Robotics company
Open for applications
Robotics company
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$130-140k
+ Equity
More information about location
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To create a world where humans and robots collaborate in a trusted partnership.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Mechanical Engineer to support the mechanical design of our novel cobot.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
- Proficiency in Mechanical CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
- Basic knowledge of finite element analysis, simulations, 2D drawings, design for assembly, and design for manufacturing
- Completed at least one mechanical engineering internship
- Hands-on experience with industrial 3D printers, mills, lathes, or laser cutters for prototyping is a plus
- Strong oral and written communication abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic start-up environment
- Must have and maintain US work authorization
- Must be willing and able to start work in Summer 2025
Desirable
- Two or more internships in Mechanical Engineering
- Project experience in mechanical design, robotics, or similar fields
- Experience with designing motion control systems with sensors, actuators, motors, and complex mechanisms
- Familiarity with failure avoidance methods, including DFMEA/PFMEA and fault tree analysis
- Basic understanding of reliability and quality processes
- Knowledge of designing lightweight, stiff, mobile structures
- Exposure to simulating dynamic/kinematic models alongside FEA analysis for structures
What the job involves
- This role is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we scale to initial builds and production cobots
- The opportunity will be equal parts high level and creative while still very technical and detail-oriented
- You will collaborate closely with system architects, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and the supply chain team
- Applicants must graduate prior to August 2025 to be eligible for this role
- Collaborate with our hardware, software, simulation, and controls/perception teams to ensure our cobot design meets all customer and engineering requirements
- Assist in working with component suppliers, machine shops, build technicians, and partner engineering functions to bring designs to life in physical systems
Application process
- The application deadline for this role is January 1st, 2025
- Interviews will take place mid-January 2025, for Summer 2025 start dates
Our take
Cobot is a robotics manufacturer setting out to incorporate robots into our everyday, having them work alongside us in all walks of life. It is building a collaborative robot named "Cobot", but so far remains mysterious by not disclosing any details as to what exactly it will be. It has, however, explained that its robotic systems will be neither humanoid or a mobile manipulator, instead focussing on the synergy between humans and robots - hence the titular nod to collaboration.
Collaborative robots are expected to account for about 10% of total industrial robot sales by 2025, so Cobot's target could certainly be a lucrative one. Founded in 2022, the company has already caught attention for its "Flywheel Program", that delivers hands-on experience with robotics deployments for its clients' teams.
The company is initially looking to target sectors such as bio-tech, logistics, healthcare and manufacturing and it’ll be exciting to see how this grows as the company scales. It’s still early days for Cobot, and though all the talk behind the project is thrilling, we will have to wait to see if the product lives up to both ambitions and its impressive funding rounds.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Apr 2024
$100m
SERIES B
Jul 2023
$30m
SERIES A
Total funding: $140m
Company values
- We are a group of passionate builders from diverse backgrounds. Trust is the cornerstone of our culture. We lead with trust and collaborate in pursuit of our vision
- Leading with trust, we collaborate through organic conversational interactions listening from each other, and empowering one another to rise to the challenge. We seek to build a culture that fosters inclusive camaraderie and laughter
- We are here to make an impact and contribute to building a better future. We share our skills and insight with the community and empower the world's most innovative change agents for greater social impact
- The startup journey is an odyssey filled with challenges, victories, and unexpected surprises. We foster an environment that encourages curiosity, resilience, and growth
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
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Leadership
Brad Porter
(CEO & Founder)Previously CTO of Scale AI and worked for over a decade at Amazon through several roles, ultimately as VP and Distinguished Engineer of Robotics.
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