Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer

About UsWe're Queue, the world's first fully autonomous robotic pharmacy. We go from sealed wholesale bottles to filled, verified prescription vials with zero human involvement.We built Queue because no one should ever have to wait in line for the medicines they need. One in three US pharmacies has shut down. Pharmacists are overworked to a breaking point. And patients are paying the price. Queue fixes that. Pharmacists get to practice pharmacy again — counseling patients, catching interactions, doing the work only they can do. And patients get their prescriptions in 60 seconds or less, any time, anywhere.We’re backed by over $18 million from Alleycorp, Riot Ventures, Ubiquity Ventures, House Capital, and others who believe the pharmacy system is broken and that robotics can fix it. Queue was founded by Nick Desai (6x founder, previously CEO of Heal) and Joshua Liu (previously Tesla, Waymo, and Zipline).About The RoleAs Senior/Staff Engineer, you'll architect and lead the mechanical design and manufacturing strategy of critical system(s). This isn't just another mechanical engineering role, you'll be building complex electromechanical systems that handle medications with pharmaceutical-grade precision, designing for both high and low volume production, and scaling a patent-pending robotics platform from prototype to nationwide deployment in the tens of thousands of units.What Makes This Role ExtraordinaryDirect impact on millions of patients through breakthrough pharmacy automation with the opportunity to design complex mechanisms from the ground up and scale to production while working at the intersection of precision robotics, computer vision, and healthcare automation.Complex Electromechanical Systems:Design sophisticated mechanisms for high-speed, high-accuracy medication dispensingDevelop systems capable of managing hundreds of different medicationsCreate pharmaceutical-grade precision systems that operate reliably 24/7Engineer solutions enable prescriptions fill as faster as going to an ATMDesign for Scale and Production:Lead Design for X (DFx) strategy for low- and high-volume production methodsDrive the transition from prototypes to production-ready systems, scaling to over 4,000 units annuallyEstablish supplier and manufacturing partnerships for complex components and assembliesImplement cost-reduction initiatives and create comprehensive build-to-print documentation for repeatable, cost-effective production at scaleGround-Up Product DevelopmentOwn mechanical architecture from initial concept through production release while balancing innovation with practical manufacturabilityDesign systems for serviceability, reliability, and maintainability in field deploymentIntegrate mechanical systems seamlessly with robotics, computer vision, AI, and computeEnsure compliance with healthcare regulations and pharmaceutical handling requirementsTest, Validation & QualityLead design verification and validation (DVT) activities; establishing comprehensive test and validation protocols for mission-critical healthcare systemsImplement reliability testing programs to ensure 99.99%+ uptime in pharmacy environmentsCreate failure mode analysis (FMEA) and risk mitigation strategiesDrive continuous improvement through field data analysis and iterative design refinementRequired Qualifications And ExperiencesWe don’t care about your degrees. We care about what you can show us! Send us your resume and portfolio (showing examples of work and project).Ground-Up Builder experience, owning products from concept through production, design, test, and deployment8+ Years of hands-on mechanical/mechatronic engineering experienceProduction Expertise: Deep expertise in DFM, high/low volume manufacturing, and scaling products from prototype to productionComplex Mechanisms: Demonstrated expertise designing sophisticated mechanical systems with tight tolerances and high reliabilityElectromechanical Integration: Experience integrating mechanical, electrical, and control systemsManufacturing & Documentation: Deep knowledge of diverse manufacturing methods (machining, molding, casting) and proven ability to create comprehensive build-to-print documentation for contract manufacturersCAD Expertise: Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD platforms (OnShape, SolidWorks, Creo) with mastery of master modeling techniquesHow We HireRecruiter Screen: (30 min) Manager + Portfolio Interview (60 min)Technical Interview: (60 min) Leadership Interview: (60 min) What we offerEarly-stage equity in automated pharmacy dispensing at scale Direct impact — your code dispenses medication to real patients Small team, zero bureaucracy, high trustHard problems: distributed systems, safety-critical software, regulatory compliance, real-time hardware integrationCompensations & BenefitsCompetitive salary Meaningful early-stage equity Health, 401(k), unlimited PTOWhy Join Us Now?Impact & GrowthDirect Patient Impact: Your code will improve healthcare outcomes for millions of patientsMarket Leadership: Ground-floor opportunity to define an entirely new category of healthcare technologyTechnical Innovation: Work on genuinely novel problems at the intersection of AI, robotics, and healthcareCareer Acceleration: High-visibility role with significant growth potential as the company scalesTeam and CultureWorld-Class Team: Work alongside exceptional engineers, AI researchers, and healthcare expertsDirect Access: Report directly to the CTO/Co-founder with significant autonomy and influenceInnovation Focus: Culture that prioritizes breakthrough thinking and rapid experimentationMission-Driven: Team united around the goal of transforming healthcare through technologyOur ValuesServant Leadership – Make those around you betterDo the Hard Things – Healthcare, hardware, and company - building are all hard. We do them anyway. Convenience for us is life-changing for those we serveOwn Your Work – Be accountable. Take pride in your output. Default is Now – There's no better time than today. Default to action. What can we prove, learn, or simplify right nowContact: If you have any questions, please contact us at careers@queue.inc