# Staff Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Bot at Symbotic

- Company: Symbotic
- What the company does: Discover Symbotic’s end-to-end warehouse automation solutions trusted by leading retailers and distributors. Backed by SoftBank VF.
- Company website: https://www.symbotic.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: USA Wilmington, MA - HQ
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-18
- Apply: https://symbotic.wd504.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Symbotic/job/USA-Wilmington--MA---HQ/Staff-Mechanical-Engineer---Mobile-Bot_R7912
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/symbotic-staff-mechanical-engineer-mobile-bot/

## About the role

Lead the design and development of critical mobile robot mechanical systems, including chassis, drivetrains, suspension, actuation systems, payload handling mechanisms, and structural components. Design and integrate motion systems by selecting motors, gearboxes, bearings, wheels, and other drivetrain components while performing torque, speed, durability, and lifecycle analysis.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required. Master's degree or other advanced engineering degree strongly preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of mechanical design experience, including at least 3 years developing mobile robots, AGVs/AMRs, automation equipment, autonomous vehicles, drones, or similar electromechanical systems
- Experience designing electromechanical systems for deep freeze and condensing operating environments
- Expertise with SolidWorks (preferred) or similar 3D CAD software, including GD&T, drawing release, BOM management, and PLM/PDM systems
- Strong background in machine design, structural analysis, FEA, kinematics, tolerance analysis, and drivetrain design
- Hands-on experience developing and validating prototypes, creating test plans, and iterating designs based on test results