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
