Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Clera Austin, TX Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $150,000 a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Rapid prototyping Robot integration 3D modeling software System troubleshooting Performance testing in mechanical engineering Robotics engineering 3D modeling for product design ANSYS Prototype creation Leading team collaboration initiatives FEA Research and development laboratory environment Prototypes Mechanical troubleshooting Structural analysis Full Job Description About the Role A pre-seed robotics startup building rugged autonomous systems for hazardous environments — spanning emergency response, industrial, and defense sectors — is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical systems of their harsh-environment robots. You'll join a lean, highly technical team designing electro-mechanical assemblies that operate in high-temperature, corrosive, and water-heavy conditions, delivering precision and reliability at scale. Your work will directly influence the robustness and performance of next-generation autonomous ground vehicles. What You'll Do Own complex mechanical systems through all stages of product maturity, from concept to field deployment. Design innovative solutions given system requirements, producing 3D CAD models and proof-of-concepts. Drive rapid concept validation and critical learnings through fast iteration; build test platforms when it's 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 engineering drawings using GD&T concepts. Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure parts are well-produced. Develop and execute testing plans; perform root cause analysis on failures in development and deployment. Design and build jigs, test fixtures, and tools as required. Assemble systems to test performance, integration, and robot manufacturing. Document design justifications, analyses, test results, and recommendations. Communicate with end users to clarify requirements and guide feature direction.

What We're Looking For Required:

Proficiency with SolidWorks and ANSYS for mechanical design and finite element analysis.

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Proven track record of leading, building, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems with strong ownership and decision-making.

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Experience with prototyping and hardware testing in lab or manufacturing environments.

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Hands-on experience building robots.

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Experience designing mechanical systems for high-temperature, corrosive, or water-heavy environments. Solid engineering fundamentals with a strong educational background or experience at engineering-intensive organizations (e.g. aerospace, defense, research labs). Ability to own the 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.

Compensation & Benefits Salary:

$90,000 - $150,000 USD annually, depending on experience. Visa sponsorship available. Location This is a full-time, on-site role based in Austin, TX, United States .