Senior Mechanical Engineer - Architectural Elements

About Dexterity

At Dexterity, we’re building robotic automation systems to perform pick-place-pack tasks in warehouses. Our end-to-end automation systems use intelligent software to enable human-like dexterity in commodity robot arms. Such intelligent robots will deeply impact the logistics industry and help realize a step change in logistics automation and supply chain productivity.

Dexterity is one of the fastest growing and best funded startups in the robot manipulation space. Come join our team of robot-obsessed engineers and help make intelligent robots a reality.

$150,000 - $190,000 a year

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic engineer to join our mechanical team. They will be expected to design, prototype, test, release, and coordinate manufacturing of novel solutions to robotics problems. In addition to design duties, the candidate will be expected to smoothly interface across functions, including with supply chain, customers, investors and internal leadership.

The candidate must be capable of working both autonomously and with the broader engineering team to ensure cohesive system design. Our engineers work quickly and enthusiastically to turn team and client feedback into improved engineering solutions.

The candidate would also be expected to be involved in recruitment and help expand our engineering team or build new teams to meet the company’s engineering goals.

Responsibilities

• Take inputs from customers (internal and external) to generate subsystem requirements.
• Utilize requirements to design elegant solutions quickly and carefully, independently preempting issues of manufacturability and future maintenance.
• Transform tested conceptual solutions into robust product designs in coordination with engineering, operations, customers, and contract manufacturers.
• Design and release components and systems using NX and Teamcenter.
• Develop production and support documentation including BOMs, assembly drawings, and maintenance instructions.
• Perform test and verification of prototype systems.
• Perform system design analyses, including reliability, design-for-manufacture, design-for-assembly, cost-downs, etc.
• Coordinate engineering efforts across the mechanical engineering team.
• Mentor junior engineers, help improve designs, and inculcate a production mindset.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of related work experience, including taking advanced designs from initial concept through scale production.
• Significant experience using 3D CAD, preferably NX – including 2D drawings and simulations.
• Experience designing motion control systems with sensors, actuators, and complex mechanisms.
• A working knowledge of ASME and ISO drafting standards including GD&T, Y14.5-2009.
• A working knowledge of DFM/A and statistical tolerance analysis.A working knowledge of failure avoidance methods including DFMEA/PFMEA and fault tree analysis.
• Able to work with customers and contract manufacturers.
• Able to manage multiple projects and engineering teams concurrently.
• High level of technical writing proficiency (specs, test plans, reports, white papers, etc.).
• Familiarity with electrical design and integration (cable harnesses, wiring diagrams) is a plus.
• Have worked in mid‑to‑large sized teams (5–20 people) and mentored junior engineers to build production‑grade systems.

Personal Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a high‑paced startup environment.
• Curiosity, tenacity, and perseverance to ensure on‑time and high‑quality deliverables, with a willingness to challenge the status quo and drive improvements.
• Attention to detail in the context of general engineering, testing, and debugging.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization across all mediums (written, verbal, presentation, etc.).

Our Total Rewards philosophy is designed to recognize contributions toward meaningful innovation. Base pay is one component of a broader compensation package that may include equity grants, benefits, and other incentives, depending on role and eligibility. For this position, the expected base salary range is $150,000 to $190,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, education, and market factors, and may vary accordingly. Final compensation decisions are made individually and take a number of factors into consideration. Eligible employees may be considered for equity awards as part of their overall compensation. Access to benefits and wellness resources is provided in accordance with company policies and may vary based on role and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.