Senior Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will own the mechanical design of robotic platform systems from concept through production. This includes designing structures, mechanisms, and precision assemblies while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to integrate designs into complete robotic systems.

What you will do

• Own mechanical design and architecture of robotic subsystems
• Produce production-grade engineering drawings with GD&T
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models and assemblies
• Perform engineering calculations, structural/stress analysis, and FEA
• Design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, serviceability, and cost
• Select and integrate mechanical and electromechanical components
• Partner with controls, software, electrical, embedded, perception, and manufacturing teams
• Lead prototype builds, debugging, root-cause investigations, and field performance improvements
• Establish and execute validation plans, reliability testing, and qualification procedures
• Support the supply chain, sourcing, and supplier development

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years developing complex mechanical or electromechanical hardware
• Deep mechanical engineering expertise in machine design, mechanisms, structural and stress analysis, solid mechanics, materials, and product development
• Strong, demonstrable GD&T fluency (ASME Y14.5)
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, weldments, and assembly methods
• Track record of driving part quality and cost reduction with suppliers
• Comfortable interfacing with electrical, controls, and embedded systems
• Experience with prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration
• Ability to interpret test data and drive engineering decisions through quantitative analysis
• Strong communication skills

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with industrial robotics, warehouse automation, or autonomous systems
• Experience with FEA, dynamic simulations, and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Familiarity with model-based definition (MBD)
• Experience scaling products from prototype to high-volume manufacturing
• Experience with value analysis / value engineering (VA/VE), design-to-cost, or supplier-quality programs
• Familiarity with reliability engineering and field-deployed hardware
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers

Benefits

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully-paid parking spots
• Referral Bonus
• 401k
• Equity

About the company

Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to power fast, efficient and economical commerce. They are training robot AGI to power a proprietary generalist supply chain superhumanoid.