Mechanical Engineer (Robotics & Electromechanical)
- Location
- Oakland
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $135k – $175k
About this role
About Overlay
Overlay is building the world's first intelligent makeup robot, reimagining beauty application through robotics, perception, and design. As a venture-backed, pre-launch startup, we're defining a new category of personal robotics at the intersection of self-expression and engineering. We're a small team inventing what doesn't yet exist and turning it into something beautiful.
What You'll Own
- Own mechanical design of robotic and electromechanical subsystems, from concept through build
- Design motion systems: select and size motors, gearboxes, bearings, sensors and actuators
- Design cable management and routing through moving assemblies
- Run FEA and tolerance analysis, and turn results into design changes
- Design plastic and machined parts for manufacturing (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal)
- Design and build test fixtures; plan and run validation with clear pass/fail data
- Create assembly and fabrication-ready drawings
- Work with firmware, electrical, robotics and vendor teams to keep interfaces and specs clear
- Embody our company values of ownership, velocity and craft
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years designing robotic or electromechanical products, through at least one build
- SolidWorks and FEA
- Motor, actuator and drivetrain sizing
- Cable routing and packaging in moving assemblies
- DFM for injection molding and machining
- Test fixture design and validation testing
- Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 / GD&T
- Thrive in a small, resource-conscious startup where the job is to invent, build and ship
Bonus Points
- Robot arms, consumer robotics, or medical/personal-care devices
- Experience working with contract manufacturers or vendors in Asia
- Metrology experience: CMM, laser tracker or stereo camera
- Prototype bring-up, 3D printing, machining
- Interesting side projects
Who You Are
- Mission-driven: excited to build a new category of personal robotics that works on real people
- Hands-on: you like building, testing and fixing hardware yourself
- Energized by working in person with a small team in our Oakland office
- High ownership, and comfortable moving fast with incomplete information
Culture and Values
- Move Fast, Move Smart: Act quickly, but with clear thinking and good judgment.
- Extreme Ownership: Own outcomes fully from idea to execution to results.
- Disagree Boldly, Then Commit Fully: Challenge ideas openly, then align and execute without hesitation.
- Intellectual Honesty Above All: Prioritize truth over ego. Be candid, admit mistakes, and follow the evidence.
- Live Demos: Show real, working results instead of talking about ideas.
Compensation and Benefits
- The base salary range for this role is $135K - $175K, depending on experience and level. The package also includes early-stage equity, medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, flexible time off and commuter benefits.
- In-person collaboration in our Oakland office.
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