Feather Robotics · 2 hours ago
Robotics Engineer - Hardware and Wiring
East Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFeather Robotics is a VC-backed startup focused on building general-purpose robots. They are seeking a Robotics Engineer to own hardware designs and lead mechanical design efforts, contributing to the development of innovative labor solutions.
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Responsibilities
Own hardware designs from Concept → CAD → prototype → production
Lead fit, finish, and performance mechanical designs
Design for manufacturing: machining, injection molding, assembly, and die casting
Run FEA, and reliability testing
Create detailed GD&T drawings and assembly documents for production
Wire harness design
Some electrical engineering work related to wire routing, battery management systems, battery monitoring systems and more
Hands on building with fabrication tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
3+ years experience designing products and complex mechanical systems
Experience bringing products to market
Expert CAD skills (Fusion is a bonus)
Experience in machining, injection molding, die casting, and assembly
Expert GD&T knowledge
Solid understanding of FEA
Hands-on experience with prototypes, shop tools, and bringing hardware to life
Preferred
Experience at a large consumer product firm is a plus (2 years +)
Exposure to electrical engineering is a big plus
Some leadership experience
Company
Feather Robotics
Modular, affordable general-purpose robots built for real work
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase