Mechanical Engineer - Build

Own the full mechanical build of our Poseidon robotic systems from start to finish

Develop new processes for new production required by new product development

Assemble, integrate, and debug electro-mechanical subsystems including actuators, motors, PCBs, plumbing, and structural assemblies

Identify design issues during build and work directly with the design team to implement improvements

Build fixtures, tools, and processes that make each unit faster and more reliable to assemble

Diagnose failures quickly through teardown, root-cause analysis, and hands-on testing

Ensure every Poseidon unit meets quality, fit, alignment, and performance standards before deployment

Collaborate with technicians and engineers to improve the repeatability of every subsystem

Maintain build documentation, assembly procedures, and checklists as systems evolve

Help plan and execute the build infrastructure and processes needed to triple robot production in 2026

Work closely with design engineers to influence new revisions based on real build-floor feedback

1+ years of hands-on experience assembling or building electro-mechanical hardware; 3+ years preferred

Ability to read and produce CAD models, mechanical drawings, and specifications

Strong mechanical intuition with the ability to diagnose issues and propose fixes quickly

High proficiency with power tools, hand tools, and standard shop equipment

Comfortable owning tasks independently and driving work to completion

Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with design engineers and technicians

Experience with build documentation or writing clear assembly instructions

Willingness to travel occasionally to fishing sites and work with the field engineering team on a dock or boat

Fixtures or tooling design experience

Experience with automation, robotics, or motion systems

Familiarity with Siemens NX or similar CAD software

Experience with fluid systems, alignment procedures, or precision mechanical assemblies

Expect to work long hours outside of standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends to support testing activities, technician schedules, and production deadlines

This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on building hardware that will be deployed into harsh maritime environments

You will be the primary owner of Poseidon system build reliability and drive the pace the company needs

You'll move between CAD reviews, wrench-in-hand assembly, troubleshooting on the floor, and pushing design updates

Success requires ownership, urgency, and a willingness to solve problems where they happen, not from behind a desk