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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer (Motor and Gearbox)

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Roc Search · San Francisco Bay Area

Full-Time Mid_senior AIaiaterfsic
Posted
4 May
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
NO C-C AVAILABLE


What You’ll Do
Design and develop mechanical components and subassemblies (gearboxes, housings, drivetrain systems)
Own full product lifecycle: concept, CAD, simulation (FEA), prototyping, testing, and production
Perform calculations and analysis to validate performance, durability, and reliability
Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), assembly, and serviceability
Support prototype builds, testing, and iterative design improvements
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during development and production
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, firmware, and systems teams
Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to bring designs into production
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience in mechanical design (CAD: SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
Background in electro-mechanical systems (motor-driven products, powertrain, robotics, etc.)
Experience with FEA / simulation and hands-on prototyping
Understanding of DFM, tolerance stack-ups, and production processes
Experience taking products from concept through production
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments
Nice to Have
Experience with gearboxes, motors, or drivetrain systems
Exposure to embedded systems or working alongside firmware teams
Thermal, vibration, or structural analysis experience
Startup or high-growth environment experience
Why This Role
Ownership of real, physical products from day one
Highly cross-functional work across mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware in a fast-moving environment
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