Mechanical Engineer - Build at Shinkei

El Segundo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electro-mechanical Assembly, CAD Modeling, Mechanical Drawing, Root-cause Analysis, Fixture Design, Tooling Design, Siemens NX, Fluid Systems, Precision Mechanical Assembly, Build Documentation, Robotics, Motion Systems, Hardware Debugging, Shop Equipment Proficiency, Technical Communication, Quality Control

Industry

Fisheries

Description

WHAT YOU GET TO DO: * 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 WHAT YOU WILL NEED: * 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 BONUS QUALIFICATIONS: * 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 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW: * 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

Responsibilities

Own the full mechanical build and integration of Poseidon robotic systems, from assembly and debugging to implementing design improvements. Develop production processes and build infrastructure to scale robot production and ensure high quality and reliability standards.