Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Location
- Santa Clara
- Workplace
- On-site
- Compensation
- $180k – $250k + equity
- Visa
- Visa Sponsorship Available
About this role
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to own mechanical subsystems end-to-end for Dexmate's next-generation robotic platform. You should be a production-driven engineer who has taken designs from concept through CAD, prototyping, supplier qualification, and production release — not just someone who stops at the prototype stage. Experience in consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, medical devices, or complex electromechanical products is welcome; robotics-specific experience is a plus but not required. You'll play a critical role at a small, fast-moving team where end-to-end ownership and hands-on execution are essential.
What will you be doing?
Own the full design cycle of mechanical subsystems — from concept and requirements through CAD, prototyping, supplier qualification, first-article inspection, and production release
Drive DFM/DFA from day one, working with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure designs transition smoothly from lab to volume production
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, firmware, and controls engineers on electromechanical integration
Manage vendor relationships and supply chain interactions for hardware components
Conduct structured validation testing, root cause analysis on failures, and drive corrective actions through to closure
What happens next
Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.
Culture & values
Highly hands-on and collaborative work environment
Researchers work across multiple disciplines including simulation, control, and real robot systems
Fast-moving, early-stage environment
High ownership culture
Strong academic culture
Strong builder culture
PhD-heavy team composition
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