Full-Time
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Boxbot
11-50 employees
Automates last-mile warehousing with autonomous containers
No salary listed
Alameda, CA, USA
In Person
Alameda, CA on-site role; easy commute via BART, Ferry, Amtrak.
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- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the industrial automation, robotics, or material handling industries
- Proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA) and engineering analysis tools (e.g., FEA, CFD, motion simulation)
- Strong background in mechanical system design, including mechanisms, structures, and motion control components
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, materials, and design for manufacturability principles
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to present design concepts and technical information
- Contribute to the mechanical design of Boxbot's automated storage and retrieval systems, including structural frames, motion control mechanisms, and material handling components
- Perform detailed 3D CAD modeling, engineering analysis, and design validation using advanced simulation tools
- Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, controls, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Develop and maintain mechanical design standards, guidelines, and best practices
- Participate in the product development lifecycle, contributing to the conceptualization, prototyping, and testing of new mechanical systems
- Identify opportunities for design improvements to enhance the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of our products
- Support the transition of designs from development to production
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues that arise during deployment and field service activities
Boxbot automates last-mile e-commerce fulfillment by providing an automated containerization system for warehouses, enabling hands-off operation. Its Boxbot Operating System (BOS) monitors the system, analyzes data, and provides interfaces to run and supervise automation, while the hardware uses variable height spacing and multiple tray sizes to densely pack parcels of different shapes and sizes. It focuses on fully autonomous, human-free operation with dense packing configurations and a warehouse-centric approach supported by its MIT/UC Berkeley roots and Oakland R&D. The goal is to improve warehouse efficiency and reduce costs in last-mile delivery for e-commerce.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$28M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Series A raised $12M in 2023 from Playground Global, Maersk, and Toyota Ventures.
- OnTrac partnership tests autonomous vehicles and lockers in Northern California summer 2025.
- Total funding reaches $29.5M, supporting R&D for AI-driven high-density storage.
What critics are saying
- Amazon's 500K Flex drivers undercut Boxbot's automation by 2025 with lower costs.
- OnTrac terminates trial in 6-18 months, eliminating key validation customer.
- Maersk builds competing automation using Series A insights within 18-36 months.
What makes Boxbot unique
- Boxbot's 3D conveyor system enables hands-off automated containerization with variable height spacing.
- Boxbot Operating System provides advanced analytics and system monitoring for seamless operations.
- Modular system handles parcels from 6x6x1 inches to 35x24x24 inches across multiple sectors.
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Boxbot, a California-based startup that makes a three-dimensional conveyor system for high-throughput package handling, has raised $12 million in venture capital from investors including the global maritime container giant Maersk.
Boxbot Raises $12M Series A Led by Playground Global to Help Last Mile Carriers Increase Productivity at Significantly Lower Cost
SLS client BoxBot raises $12MM Series A round from Playground Global, Toyota Ventures and others.
Boxbot, the vertical automation solution that sorts and stores packages for last-mile carriers, announced today a $12 million Series A round, led by Playground Global.