Mechanical Engineer

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world, closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. Our Mechanical Engineers work on electromechanical components and automation systems that enable safe part holding and quality welds. You will report to our Hardware Engineering Manager and join a team of dedicated, supportive, and enthusiastic people to help create the future of manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Design welding fixtures, tooling, and robotic cell layouts for automated robotic welding systems; Create build-to-print part and assembly drawings, mechanical BOMs, and layouts in SolidWorks, applying GD&T as needed; Perform structural validation using SolidWorks Simulation (FEA) to support design decisions; Design and integrate pneumatic and low-voltage electrical subsystems within mechanical assemblies; Build and validate designs at our manufacturing facility by hands-on prototyping; Assist in manufacturing through machine shop work and assembly as needed; Support builds, kitting, and installations, resolving mechanical issues as systems are deployed; Implement engineering change requests (ECRs) driven by build and field feedback; Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to reduce BOM cost, improve availability, and standardize parts; Capture lessons learned and roll improvements into standards, libraries, and future designs

Requirements

Bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent; 2–6+ years of experience in mechanical design for automation or robotic systems; Experienced with fixture design, robotic cell layouts, and production automation hardware; Strong user of SolidWorks, including FEA, with the ability to interpret and apply results pragmatically; Comfortable producing manufacturing-ready engineering drawings; Familiar with pneumatic systems, electrical interfaces, and mechanical integration points; Knowledgeable in machine safety as it applies to mechanical design, risk reduction, and designing for safe operation and maintenance; Experienced in working with PDM/PLM systems and supporting designs through change; Hands-on and curious about how designs translate to the shop floor; Thinks in terms of repeatability, deployment efficiency, and operational scale; Seeks feedback from internal and external customers, and uses it to drive continuous improvement; Communicates clearly, works well across disciplines, and values shared ownership; Motivated by making each deployment easier, faster, and more reliable than the last

Nice to have

Robotic welding environment experience

Benefits

Daily free lunch; Flexible PTO; Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 6 weeks fully paid parental leave plus an additional 6-8 weeks for birthing parents (12-14 weeks total); 401(k) retirement plan through Empower; Generous employee referral bonuses