Salary Range: 150000 to 200000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

THE COMPANY

Our mission is to build the Covariant Brain, a universal AI to give robots the ability to see, reason and act on the world around them. Bringing AI from research in the lab to the infinite variability and constant change of our customer’s real-world operations requires new ideas, approaches and techniques.

Success in the real world requires a team that represents that world: diversity of backgrounds, points of view, and experiences. Our common denominator: ambitious expectations, love of learning, empathy for those around us, and a team-first mindset.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to design and scale reliable, innovative new hardware components to meet the needs of our cutting-edge AI applications.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Using CAD to design, prototype, and release components to manufacture
Excelling in both numerical analysis and creation of test setups to empirically quantify performance, reliability, and failure modes of new & existing system components
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to communicate requirements, design intents, and test procedures for these components

YOU WILL

Design and iterate on components & mechatronic subsystems to deploy at customer sites per product requirements within aggressive timelines
Lead design and development work from concept through production for mid-scale volumes; perform DFM, DFA, tolerance analysis
Design and integrate actuated mechanisms and pneumatics for automated robotic material handling applications
Integrate custom sensors and electronic assemblies into industrial-grade components
Develop and lead the design of experiments for validation of component functionality & robustness throughout its expected lifecycle
Consolidate and parameterize component designs for both ease of configuration and scalability in the field
Lead the development of the internal roadmap for the standardized components & subsystem module space
Be comfortable both working with vendors and working in a shop environment for quick turn prototyping and iterating on designs
Evangelize best practices for CAD, data management, documentation, and cross-company communication

YOU HAVE

At least 7-12 years experience designing mechanical industrial components
A Bachelor’s level degree or higher in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent
Proficiency in Onshape or Solidworks & implementing data management workflows
DFX, FMEA, vendor selection, fabrication documentation, GD&T
Selection and integration of pneumatic & electric actuators
Harness design, wiring & PCB integration
Strong grasp of analytical methods (FEA) and experience-backed theoretical reasoning
Highly familiar with quick-turn manufacturing and rapid prototyping
Strong cross-functional communication, documentation, and presentation skills

NICE TO HAVES

Practical usage of sensors & microcontrollers for instrumentation & experimentation
Proficient with hand tools, a mill, lathe & rapid prototyping equipment
Cameras, optics & precision calibration
Working with robotic arms or automation equipment
Data acquisition tools & analysis
Background as a CAD administrator
Background in vacuum & gripping technology

COMPANY CORE VALUES

LEARNING CONSTANTLY

STRIVING FOR EMPATHY

TAKING ON THE IMPOSSIBLE, TOGETHER

BENEFITS (US)

Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

Unlimited PTO and Flexible work hours

401(k) plan and company match

Lunch and dinner each day (for on-site employees)

Monthly Health & Wellness budget

Quarterly Learning budget

At covariant.ai we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Covariant.ai is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Compensation Overview

AREAS OF FOCUS

YOU WILL

YOU HAVE

NICE TO HAVES

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

Benefits