Mechanical Engineer (On-site)

The role

Mechanical Engineers will design, build, and test parts and assemblies for the Bolt mobile manipulation platform. One role focuses on upper body structures, mounts, and covers, while the other supports the electrical team with brackets, enclosures, and harness routing.

What you will do

• Design parts and assemblies in SolidWorks including sheet metal, machined parts, 3D prints, and off-the-shelf hardware
• Release drawings with correct tolerances and callouts
• Build and test prototypes by ordering parts, assembling, instrumenting, running tests, and documenting results
• Do first-pass engineering analysis for loads, stress, deflection, and fastener sizing
• Support cross-functional builds with EE, software, and test
• Keep BOMs, drawings, and PDM records accurate
• Assemble robots, tear them down, and find out what breaks

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related
• 0–3 years of hands-on hardware experience (internships and project teams count)
• Solid grasp of statics, strength of materials, materials selection, and GD&T basics
• Proficient in SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and drawings
• Comfortable with a 3D printer, basic machine tools, and hand tools
• Assembled, tested, and debugged something physical

Nice to have

• Robotics, AMR/AGV, or vehicle project experience
• Basic electrical skills — reading schematics, wiring, crimping, soldering
• Python or scripting for test data
• Sheet metal and machining DFM exposure

Benefits

• Employee Stock Options
• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Relocation assistance

About the company

Standard Bots is revolutionizing real-world automation by making robotic systems accessible to everyone through an AI-powered platform.