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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Alameda)

Insight Recruitment, Alameda, CA, United States


Senior Mechanical Engineer
Bay Area

Insight are partnered with a startup hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer. You will lead the mechanical integration of robotic systems onto heavy mobile platforms. This is a hands-on senior position requiring a balance of high-level systems architecture and boots-on-the-ground engineering. You will be responsible for taking systems from initial prototype through to field deployment in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities:
Lead programs to connect robotic arms and heavy payloads to mobile platforms, owning structural mounting, load paths, and power/data routing.
Design, route, and validate heavy-duty wire harnesses and cable assemblies, ensuring proper strain relief and chafe protection.
Run structural analysis and execute validation plans for vibration, shock, and EMI.
Drive DFM/DFS and work directly with machine shops / harness houses to release production-ready drawings.

Requirements
7+ years of mechanical engineering experience, specifically with robotics, autonomous systems, or heavy equipment.
Direct experience integrating robotic arms or heavy actuators.
Expert proficiency in SolidWorks, NX, or Creo, including GD&T and tolerance stack analysis.
Strong experience in harness design, connector selection, and field diagnostics.

Apply here to learn more!