Tombot · 22 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer II
Santa Clarita, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTombot is a robotics startup dedicated to creating life-changing robotic companions for seniors with dementia. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to contribute to the mechanical development of their robotic products, focusing on prototyping, design refinement, and vendor collaboration for mass production.
Assisted LivingAssistive TechnologyElectronicsHome Health CareMedical DevicePersonal HealthRobotics
Responsibilities
Prepare parts for mass production, including basic tolerance analysis and injection-molding DFM updates
Support toy safety compliance testing (small parts, sharp edges, drops/impact, battery enclosure checks, stress/fatigue)
Review vendor DFM feedback and tooling notes with guidance from senior engineers
Assist with mechanical debugging and root-cause investigations during prototype and build issues
Build and iterate hand-fabricated prototypes, 3D prints, and quick-turn parts
Maintain documentation such as drawings, BOM updates, test notes, and simple verification checklists
Update CAD models and assemblies to support design changes, pilot builds, and manufacturing handoff
Help ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
2–5 years of mechanical engineering experience (toy, consumer electronics, or small electromechanical systems preferred)
Strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or similar) with good modeling discipline and drawing practices
Hands-on prototyping capability: 3D printing, basic machining, hand tools, quick-turn models
Experience designing injection-molded parts and understanding of DFM/DFA principles
Familiarity with designing for toy safety or consumer-product safety requirements
Ability to collaborate in fast, iterative development cycles with frequent builds
Strong communication skills and the ability to take open-ended problems and drive them to closure
Preferred
Previous experience working on toy, animatronic, pet, or consumer robotics products
Familiarity with toy safety standards (ASTM F963, EN71, ISO 8124) or consumer-product safety requirements
Experience with soft-goods integration (textiles, plush, foam, silicone)
Knowledge of basic kinematics, actuators, gearing, and motion mechanisms
Exposure to reliability testing or mechanical life-testing setups
Experience interacting with overseas manufacturers (DFM reviews, tooling discussions, tolerance updates)
Basic familiarity with electronics, connector selection, sensors, or firmware interactions
Company
Tombot
Tombot develops robotic animals that transform the daily life of individuals, families and communities facing health adversities.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$16.34MKey Investors
Caduceus Capital PartnersWavemaker 360Stevens Family Trust
2025-06-12Series A· $6.1M
2023-04-20Seed· $5.3M
2021-05-03Seed· $1.2M
Leadership Team
Tom Stevens
Chief Executive Officer
Hank Schorz
Co-Founder and CTO
Recent News
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