Robotics Engineer Job at YC Work at a Startup (San Francisco)

Robotic Safety Engineer

We are looking for a Robotic Safety Engineer to define the safety strategies and...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

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Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
At least 5 years of experience getting products through safety certification
Extensive experience in safety engineering on various robotic systems, with a focus on safety-critical functions in consumer applications
Knowledge of and experience in consumer products safety and liability, as these apply to hardware and robotics.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems related to robotics and passion for cutting edge technology
Ability to work independently, while also effectively collaborating across multiple organizations
Ability to think critically to develop innovative solutions to novel and unique safety challenges
Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions to enhance safety
Track record of obtaining NRTL safety certifications for commercialized products
In depth knowledge of industrial robotics and safety standards such as R15.06, R15.08, IEC 62061 and IEC 61508

Job Responsibility

Create and implement a holistic strategy for consumer safety in the home in consultation with products safety and liability counsel
Lead the assessment and acquisition of applicable product safety certifications for robotic systems, applying professional judgment to navigate new and evolving regulatory frameworks to ensure full compliance while fostering innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate safety requirements and develop synergy between safety activities and development activities
Apply industry-standard safety methodologies to contribute to the development and architectural design, supporting the deployment of humanoid robot prototypes and safety-critical systems in the home and commercial environments
Perform safety activities in coordination with design, development, and verification of robotic systems, including generating safety artifacts such as safety plans, risk analysis and reliability assessments
Strategically integrate safety considerations throughout the product development lifecycle, from design to deployment

Mechanical Engineer, Robot Ecosystem

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hard...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

120000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

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Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry
Experience designing and building prototypes
Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB, etc.)
Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes
Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses

Job Responsibility

Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements
Build prototypes to test assembly, range of motion, and wire routing
Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Work with our GSM team to select a supplier and order parts
Inspect first articles, build test stands, and provide continuous support for parts on robot development platforms

Fulltime

Mechanical Engineer, Robot Head

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid ...

Location

United States , Sunnyvale

Salary:

120000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

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Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry
Experience designing and building prototypes
Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB, etc.)
Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes
Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses

Job Responsibility

Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements
Build prototypes to test assembly, range of motion, and wire routing
Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Work with our GSM team to select a supplier and order parts
Inspect first articles, build test stands, and provide continuous support for parts on robot development platforms

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Robotics Platform

Chef is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Robotics Platform, to help us sc...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS in computer science, robotics, or equivalent experience
Strong experience and expertise in Linux systems, with at least 4+ years experience building complex software in a Linux environment
Excellent software engineering fundamentals
Experience leading and shipping complex software projects
Understanding of network and time protocols, e.g. TCP, UDP, PTP
Knowledge of build systems and tooling, performance optimization, and memory and network profiling

Job Responsibility

Debug and fix difficult low-level systems software problems, e.g. with drivers, networking, Linux configuration
Lead an upgrade of our autonomy software OS and middleware
Investigate load and networking issues and increase performance of our perception and robotics algorithms
Work with manufacturing to develop processes for provisioning robotic systems at scale
Help integrate new robot hardware, sensors, and cameras, and monitor performance
Contribute to overall software architecture design and standards and test and release processes
Champion engineering excellence, ensuring high-quality, well-structured, and well-tested code

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching

Fulltime

Project Engineer - Controls & Robotics

Orise (PA Solutions, an ATS Company) delivers complex, turnkey automation system...

Location

United States , Warren

Salary:

Not provided

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
3–5 years of PLC/HMI programming experience in a machine-build or automation project environment
Automotive or aerospace automation experience
Hands-on robot programming experience (Fanuc, ABB, or KUKA)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, device datasheets, and safety circuits
Experience with industrial networks, remote IO, VFDs, sensors, and servo systems
Strong debugging and problem-solving background during build/commissioning
Experience with vision systems (Cognex, Keyence) or advanced motion control

Job Responsibility

Oversee development and implement PLC programs (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, etc.) including HMI screens, alarms, diagnostics, and safety logic
Oversee program and integrate industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA) including EOAT configuration, frames, paths, routines, payloads, and fault recovery sequences
Oversee configuration and diagnose industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA, IO-Link)
Support electrical design reviews (control architecture, IO counts, panel layouts, device selection)
Validate IO, tune motion, perform device bring-up, and troubleshoot servo, vision, sensor, and safety hardware
Participate in system design reviews, PFMEAs, functional specifications, and sequence of operations creation
Breakdown controls tasks and provide hour estimates, assumptions, and risk identification
Support project managers with technical content for customer meetings, timelines, and issue logs
Identify scope gaps, flag change order opportunities, and ensure alignment with customer standards
Lead bench test, debug, and commissioning activities for your assigned zones or stations

What we offer

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation

Fulltime

Robotics Software Engineer

Tutor Intelligence builds software to enable ordinary robots to achieve extraord...

Location

United States , Watertown

Salary:

90000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

Tutor Intelligence

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Exceptionally strong programming skills and comfort in any programming language
Natural collaborator, excited to work closely around a whiteboard in a team setting
Excited by the future full of robots and a reshaped physical economy
Not afraid to step foot in a factory or a warehouse

Job Responsibility

Orchestrating real time robot code, optimization systems for motion planning, machine learning systems, data labeling frontends, and optimizing compilers across a myriad of platforms
Flex up and down the robotics stack from microcontroller firmware to cloud infrastructure

What we offer

Generous equity
Fully covered health + dental
Unlimited PTO

Fulltime

Robotic Process Engineer

At Machina Labs, we’re reshaping manufacturing through advanced robotics and mac...

Location

United States , Chatsworth

Salary:

100000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year

Machina Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Minimum 2 years of experience (or fewer with advanced degrees) in a manufacturing, robotics, or prototyping environment
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino)
Familiarity with CAM, tool path generation, or robot programming
Strong data analysis skills (e.g. MATLAB, Python, advanced Excel or similar tools)
Comfort working in open-ended problem spaces, making rapid decisions and course corrections as needed
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard processes
Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to interface with interdisciplinary teams and internal/external project stakeholders
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Generate and modify CAD models to ensure compatibility for RoboForming
Use internal software stack to convert CAD into robot tool paths for execution on the RoboCraftsman
Analyze RoboForming data and 3D scan results to assess part quality and identify areas for improvements
Design and execute structured experiments (DOE) to optimize forming parameters and tool path strategies
Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and manufacturing engineers to improve workflows and tool path strategies
Contribute to technical discussions with external customers as needed to support project goals and ensure alignment
Work autonomously and making informed decisions with limited data, then refining based on outcomes
Document process, results, and analyses for continuous improvement for internal use

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Stock Options

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape ...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

137861.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of practical experience deploying and debugging controls or estimation‑adjacent software on high‑degree‑of‑freedom robots
Solid understanding of rigid body dynamics, linear algebra, and numerical optimization
Familiarity with optimization‑based whole body control, extended Kalman filter (EKF)‑based state estimators, or model predictive control for legged systems
Proficiency working with large C++ code bases in a Linux development environment
Familiarity with modern software development practices, source control, and testing methodologies

Job Responsibility

Develop humanoid controls algorithms for balancing, locomotion, and manipulation
Design fast and efficient state‑estimation algorithms
Perform system identification (SysID) and calibration of actuators, transmissions, and full‑body kinematics
Integrate hardware components and evaluate sensors
Build tooling for hardware bring‑up and debugging
Develop software for robot health monitoring, visualization, and logging
Build and maintain APIs used by other software components to command the robot

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Fulltime

Robotics Engineer

YC Work at a Startup

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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