Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Covariant
Emeryville, CA 94608
About the Job
Emeryville, CAEngineering – Hardware /Full-time /On-siteTHE COMPANYOur mission is to build the Covariant Brain, a universal AI to give robots the ability to see, reason and act on the world around them
Bringing AI from research in the lab to the infinite variability and constant change of our customer’s real-world operations requires new ideas, approaches and techniques.Success in the real world requires a team that represents that world: diversity of backgrounds, points of view, and experiences
Our common denominator: ambitious expectations, love of learning, empathy for those around us, and a team-first mindset.THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to design and scale reliable, innovative new hardware components to meet the needs of our cutting-edge AI applications.AREAS OF FOCUSUsing CAD to design, prototype, and release components to manufactureExcelling in both numerical analysis and creation of test setups to empirically quantify performance, reliability, and failure modes of new & existing system componentsCollaborating with multidisciplinary teams to communicate requirements, design intents, and test procedures for these componentsYOU WILLDesign and iterate on components & mechatronic subsystems to deploy at customer sites per product requirements within aggressive timelinesLead design and development work from concept through production for mid-scale volumes; perform DFM, DFA, tolerance analysisDesign and integrate actuated mechanisms and pneumatics for automated robotic material handling applicationsIntegrate custom sensors and electronic assemblies into industrial-grade componentsDevelop and lead the design of experiments for validation of component functionality & robustness throughout its expected lifecycleConsolidate and parameterize component designs for both ease of configuration and scalability in the field Lead the development of the internal roadmap for the standardized components & subsystem module spaceBe comfortable both working with vendors and working in a shop environment for quick turn prototyping and iterating on designsEvangelize best practices for CAD, data management, documentation, and cross-company communicationYOU HAVEAt least 7-12 years experience designing mechanical industrial componentsA Bachelor’s level degree or higher in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalentProficiency in Onshape or Solidworks & implementing data management workflows DFX, FMEA, vendor selection, fabrication documentation, GD&TSelection and integration of pneumatic & electric actuatorsHarness design, wiring & PCB integrationStrong grasp of analytical methods (FEA) and experience-backed theoretical reasoningHighly familiar with quick-turn manufacturing and rapid prototypingStrong cross-functional communication, documentation, and presentation skillsNICE TO HAVESPractical usage of sensors & microcontrollers for instrumentation & experimentationProficient with hand tools, a mill, lathe & rapid prototyping equipmentCameras, optics & precision calibrationWorking with robotic arms or automation equipmentData acquisition tools & analysisBackground as a CAD administrator Background in vacuum & gripping technology$150,000 - $200,000 a yearBase pay is one element of our total rewards package which may also include comprehensive benefits, equity, etc., depending on eligibility
The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education, etc
Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.COMPANY CORE VALUESLEARNING CONSTANTLY STRIVING FOR EMPATHY TAKING ON THE IMPOSSIBLE, TOGETHER BENEFITS (US)Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your familyUnlimited PTO and Flexible work hours401(k) plan and company matchLunch and dinner each day (for on-site employees)Monthly Health & Wellness budgetQuarterly Learning budgetAt covariant.ai we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community
Covariant.ai is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
Bringing AI from research in the lab to the infinite variability and constant change of our customer’s real-world operations requires new ideas, approaches and techniques.Success in the real world requires a team that represents that world: diversity of backgrounds, points of view, and experiences
Our common denominator: ambitious expectations, love of learning, empathy for those around us, and a team-first mindset.THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to design and scale reliable, innovative new hardware components to meet the needs of our cutting-edge AI applications.AREAS OF FOCUSUsing CAD to design, prototype, and release components to manufactureExcelling in both numerical analysis and creation of test setups to empirically quantify performance, reliability, and failure modes of new & existing system componentsCollaborating with multidisciplinary teams to communicate requirements, design intents, and test procedures for these componentsYOU WILLDesign and iterate on components & mechatronic subsystems to deploy at customer sites per product requirements within aggressive timelinesLead design and development work from concept through production for mid-scale volumes; perform DFM, DFA, tolerance analysisDesign and integrate actuated mechanisms and pneumatics for automated robotic material handling applicationsIntegrate custom sensors and electronic assemblies into industrial-grade componentsDevelop and lead the design of experiments for validation of component functionality & robustness throughout its expected lifecycleConsolidate and parameterize component designs for both ease of configuration and scalability in the field Lead the development of the internal roadmap for the standardized components & subsystem module spaceBe comfortable both working with vendors and working in a shop environment for quick turn prototyping and iterating on designsEvangelize best practices for CAD, data management, documentation, and cross-company communicationYOU HAVEAt least 7-12 years experience designing mechanical industrial componentsA Bachelor’s level degree or higher in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalentProficiency in Onshape or Solidworks & implementing data management workflows DFX, FMEA, vendor selection, fabrication documentation, GD&TSelection and integration of pneumatic & electric actuatorsHarness design, wiring & PCB integrationStrong grasp of analytical methods (FEA) and experience-backed theoretical reasoningHighly familiar with quick-turn manufacturing and rapid prototypingStrong cross-functional communication, documentation, and presentation skillsNICE TO HAVESPractical usage of sensors & microcontrollers for instrumentation & experimentationProficient with hand tools, a mill, lathe & rapid prototyping equipmentCameras, optics & precision calibrationWorking with robotic arms or automation equipmentData acquisition tools & analysisBackground as a CAD administrator Background in vacuum & gripping technology$150,000 - $200,000 a yearBase pay is one element of our total rewards package which may also include comprehensive benefits, equity, etc., depending on eligibility
The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education, etc
Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.COMPANY CORE VALUESLEARNING CONSTANTLY STRIVING FOR EMPATHY TAKING ON THE IMPOSSIBLE, TOGETHER BENEFITS (US)Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your familyUnlimited PTO and Flexible work hours401(k) plan and company matchLunch and dinner each day (for on-site employees)Monthly Health & Wellness budgetQuarterly Learning budgetAt covariant.ai we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community
Covariant.ai is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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