Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Elementary

Elementary Robotics is a full-stack robotics company based in Downtown Los Angeles. We’re backed by great investors including Fika Ventures, Fathom Capital, Toyota AI Ventures, Idealab, and more! At Elementary we want to bring robot assistants into the world that scale and improve day-to-day repetitive tasks. To achieve this, we’re developing a robotic platform that reduce both the price and complexity barriers traditionally associated with robotics. We have a sharp go-to-market strategy and what you work on will be launching to the world! You’ll join a lean, fast-paced team with experts across the robotic stack and will contribute meaningfully to bring our (and your!) dreams to life.

What You'll Do

  • Lead development of robotic gearboxes, drivetrains, linkages and structures
  • Contribute to the architecture and design of multiple custom multi-axis robotic systems
  • Design and implement custom robotic end effector systems
  • Test and validate component and subassembly performance and lifecycle
  • Design components using Solidworks and Solidworks PDM
  • Produce manufacturing documentation and drawings
  • Interface with and support manufacturing partners
  • Rapidly prototype using 3D printers, waterjet, CNC, mill, lathe, and other machine shop equipment
  • Interface with a multidisciplinary team in order to understand product requirements and implement solutions that creatively solve customer needs while minimizing hardware costs

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
  • 5+ Years of Experience with designing, testing and manufacturing products
  • Proficient with Solidworks
  • Proficient with FEA, Structural Analysis, etc.
  • Experience with manufacturing at scale
  • Experience with DFM
  • Experience with lifecycle testing
  • Experience with rapid prototyping including 3D printing, lathe, mill, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Solidworks PDM
  • Experience with GANTT chart and project management
  • Experience with managing and maintaining vendor relationships

Benefits

When joining Elementary, you’ll become an integral member of our small community and will receive the following benefits:

  • Weekly company-provided lunch
  • Health, vision and dental insurance
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Parking spot in the heart of DTLA or equivalent money to cover your commuting costs
  • Office space on upper floors of DTLA skyscraper with sweeping views from your desk
  • Flexible vacation schedule
  • A team culture focused on inclusivity, curiosity, personal and technical humility, ownership, and work/life balance. 





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