Senior Mechanical Engineer
Nimble Robotics operates fully autonomous e-commerce fulfillment centers and a robotic 3PL service powered by general-purpose warehouse robots and cloud logistics software.
Funding history
About Nimble Robotics
Nimble develops AI-powered general-purpose warehouse robots that perform storage, retrieval, picking, packing, sorting, and related fulfillment tasks. It combines the robots with its Cloud Logistics Platform to operate end-to-end autonomous fulfillment centers for e-commerce brands.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own mechanical design for robotic structures, mechanisms, precision assemblies, warehouse layouts, and automation equipment from concept through production. You will create release-ready drawings, perform analysis and validation, support suppliers, improve part quality, and reduce cost as designs scale.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 7+ years developing complex mechanical or electromechanical hardware
- Expertise in machine design, mechanisms, structural and stress analysis, solid mechanics, materials, and product development
- Strong GD&T fluency using ASME Y14.5
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent 3D CAD tools
- Understanding of machining, sheet metal, injection molding, weldments, and assembly methods
- Experience driving part quality and cost reduction with suppliers
- Experience integrating mechanical systems with motors, sensors, and electronics
- Experience with prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration
- Ability to interpret test data and make quantitative engineering decisions
Responsibilities
- Own mechanical design and architecture for robotic subsystems from concept through production deployment
- Produce production-grade engineering drawings with GD&T and tolerance-stack analysis
- Develop detailed 3D CAD models and drive system-level design decisions
- Perform engineering calculations, structural and stress analysis, and FEA
- Design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, serviceability, and cost
- Select and integrate mechanical and electromechanical components
- Lead prototype builds, debugging, root-cause investigations, and field improvements
- Establish validation plans, reliability testing, and qualification procedures
- Support sourcing, supplier selection, supplier development, and issue resolution
- Define inspection requirements and lead first-article inspection and corrective action
- Drive cost reduction through design, material, and process decisions
- Support prototype-to-production transition
- Mentor engineers and contribute to design standards and reviews
Benefits
- Unlimited flexible time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Fully paid parking
- Referral bonus
- 401k
- Equity program