Mechanical Engineer

Kickmaker

• $100K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong background in mechanical and mechatronic design.
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation.
  • 5 years of hands-on design and prototyping experience in robotics or similar fields.
  • Experience with actuators, motion systems, and sensors; knowledge of thermal and wiring constraints.
  • Hands-on mindset with enthusiasm for bench testing and iteration.
  • Proficient with SolidWorks, PTC Creo, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical systems for actuators, robotic joints, and assemblies.
  • Perform motor sizing, wiring layout, and manage thermal issues for compact electromechanical systems.
  • Create detailed 3D and 2D designs ensuring GD&T compliance for manufacturability.
  • Participate in bench testing and validate actuator and robot prototypes through iterative improvements.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing partners on aluminum die casting, machining, and assembly processes.
  • Integrate sensors, motors, and control electronics into mechanical designs.
  • Support automation and system integration during robotic builds.

Benefits

  • Health and dental coverage for you and your family.
  • Paid time off and 5 sick days for rest and renewal.
  • 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future.
Full Job Description
  • The role involves mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of subassemblies that integrate actuators, motors, and electronics into high-performance robotic mechanisms.
  • You will collaborate with electrical and software engineers to bring mechanical concepts to life ; from CAD to bench testing to working robots.


What you'll do
  • Design and develop mechanical systems for actuators, robotic joints, and assemblies.
  • Perform motor sizing, wiring layout, and thermal management for compact electromechanical systems.
  • Create detailed 3D and 2D designs using SolidWorks / PTC Creo, ensuring GD&T compliance for manufacturability.
  • Participate in bench testing, validation, and iterative improvement of actuator and robot prototypes.
  • Work with manufacturing partners on aluminum die casting, machining, and assembly processes.
  • Integrate sensors, motors, and control electronics within mechanical designs.
  • Support automation and system integration during robotic builds.


What you bring
  • Strong background in mechanical + mechatronic design
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation...
  • 5 years of hands-on design and prototyping experience in robotics or similar fields.
  • Experience with actuators, motion systems, and sensors Knowledge of thermal and wiring constraints
  • Hands-on mindset, you like bench testing and iteration
  • Proficient with SolidWorks / Creo / GD&T


  • Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
  • Base Salary: $100 000 to $115 000/ year
  • Experience Required: 5 years in a relevant field


$100,000 - $115,000 a year

Your adventure at Kickmaker

At Kickmaker you'll work on5-10 projects annually, choosing from a wide range of industries : from robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, and automotive, to micro-mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons, and AI-driven hardware.

Your path evolves with your curiosity: we help you grow where your professional ambitions and personal passions meet, always connected to the latest tech breakthroughs.

We offer abenefits packagedesigned to support you and your family while keeping costs low. This includes health and dental coverage, paid time off and 5 sick days for rest and renewal. You can also join our 401(k) plan to invest in your future.

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