Mechanical Engineer

Paradigm Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical systems of our harsh-environment robotics. You’ll join a lean engineering team responsible for electro-mechanical assemblies that operate in high-temperature, corrosive, and water-heavy environments, delivering precision and reliability at scale. Your work will directly influence the robustness and performance of our autonomous systems.

What youll do

• Own complex systems through all stages of product maturity.
• Design innovative solutions, producing 3D CAD models and proof-of-concepts.
• Drive rapid concept validation and key learnings, building test platforms when faster.
• Conduct analyses to ensure designs meet strength, reliability, and assembly requirements.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and issue triages with cross-disciplinary engineers.
• Generate assembly layouts and detailed drawings using GD&T concepts.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure parts are well-produced.
• Develop and execute testing plans and perform root cause analysis on failures.
• Design and build jigs, test fixtures, and tools when required.
• Assemble systems to test performance, integration, and robot manufacturing.
• Document design justifications, analyses, test results, and recommendations.
• Communicate with users to clarify requirements and guide feature direction.

What Paradigm Robotics is looking for

• Solid engineering fundamentals and a strong educational background.
• Proven track record of leading, building, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems with ownership and decisive problem-solving.
• Experience building robots.
• Ability to own end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through production and field deployment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and finite element analysis (SolidWorks and ANSYS) for mechanical design.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for high-temperature, corrosive, or water-heavy environments.
• Experience with prototyping and hardware testing in lab or manufacturing environments.