Mechanical Design Engineer

About the teamDroyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in real environments. Our robots operate in production settings, which means mechanical design has to be robust, manufacturable, and tightly integrated with electronics and control systems.Our mechanical team designs the structures, linkages, and assemblies that make the robots real. This work moves fast and lives on the shop floor as much as it does in CAD.About the roleAs a Mechanical Design Engineer at Droyd, you’ll own mechanical subsystems from first sketch through working prototype. You’ll design, build, break, and iterate on real hardware.This is a hands‑on role. You’ll spend time in CAD, but also at the printer, in the shop, and on the robot. You’ll work closely with electrical, software, and robotics teams to bring systems together.This role is based in Burlingame, CA. We’re an in‑person company. We build faster that way.In this role, you’llOwn mechanical subsystem design from concept to prototype and iterationDesign parts and assemblies in CAD, supported by hand calculations and FEA when neededDesign for rapid prototyping methods including 3D printing and CNC machiningMake decisions on materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methodsIntegrate mechanical designs with motors, sensors, electronics, and actuatorsBuild prototypes yourself using 3D printers, shop tools, and CNC equipmentWork closely with manufacturing to turn designs into physical hardware quicklyWe’re looking for someone whoHas a strong portfolio showing complete systems taken from concept to physical prototypeHas experience on hands‑on engineering teams such as Formula SAE, aerospace clubs, or robotics teamsHas internship or early‑career experience on real hardware projects or at hardware startupsIs proficient with modern CAD tools (Onshape preferred, but not required)Understands manufacturing methods, tolerancing, and assembly workflowsIs comfortable with hands‑on fabrication and rapid iterationNice to haveExperience with FEA, topology optimization, or generative designExposure to electronics, controls, or mechatronic systemsInterest in industrial or visual design alongside functional engineeringAbout DroydDroyd builds autonomous robotic systems to automate manual work for enterprises. We design the hardware, write the control stack, and deploy robots that operate in real environments.If we do this right, robots stop being prototypes and start being infrastructure.Join us and help build hardware that ships. #J-18808-Ljbffr