Test Mechanical Designer

Droyd Robotics

$100K — $140K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on mechanical design experience
  • Proficiency in T-slot aluminum extrusion for constructing test equipment
  • Ability to quickly transition from design concepts to physical prototypes
  • Experience in building practical test hardware for internal use
  • Collaborative mindset to work effectively with engineers and technicians in dynamic environments

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop test stands and fixtures for robot evaluations
  • Iterate on physical setups for testing end effectors, motors, and overall systems
  • Utilize CAD, 3D printing, and traditional machining to create test hardware rapidly
  • Enhance the reliability and effectiveness of existing testing infrastructure
  • Construct practical hardware solutions with minimal turnaround time
  • Collaborate with test technicians and engineers to refine testing workflows
  • Take feedback from testing to improve fixture designs

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a hands-on role in mechanical design
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, on-site environment in San Francisco, CA
  • Engagement in a culture of rapid iteration and innovation
  • Collaboration with a skilled team of engineers and technicians
  • Equity opportunities alongside a competitive base salary
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Test Mechanical Designer at Droyd, you will design and build test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware for robot evaluation. You will help create the physical infrastructure needed to test end effectors, motors, firmware changes, and complete demo systems.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys practical mechanical design and rapid iteration in support of testing.

This role is based on-site in San Francisco, CA.

In This Role, You'll

Test Hardware Design
  • Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware for robot evaluation
  • Build and iterate on physical setups for end effector, motor, and system testing
  • Use CAD, 3D printing, machining, and rapid fabrication to create test hardware quickly

Test Infrastructure
  • Help improve the reliability and usefulness of the team's physical testing infrastructure
  • Build practical hardware for internal use with fast turnaround

Collaboration
  • Work closely with test technicians and engineers to support repeatable test workflows
  • Incorporate feedback from testing into improved fixture designs

Work Environment & Schedule
  • On-site in San Francisco, CA
  • Full-time

Compensation: $100K-$140K base salary, plus equity

We're Looking For Candidates Who
  • Have strong hands-on mechanical design ability
  • Have strong experience with T-slot aluminum extrusion for building test stands and fixtures
  • Can move quickly from concept to physical prototype
  • Are comfortable building practical hardware for internal use
  • Work well with engineers and technicians in a fast-paced hardware environment

Nice to have:
  • Experience with robotics, fixtures, tooling, or test infrastructure
  • Experience with CAD and rapid prototyping workflows
  • Experience supporting validation or R&D teams

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