CRABI Robotics

Mechanical Design Engineer (I/II)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-08-06

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in designing a marine robot to clean and inspect ships, even while in transit. This robot must operate in a challenging flow and corrosion environment, requiring rigorous and creative design solutions with high reliability.

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

  • Design of structures and mechanisms as needed for the robot and its ancillary devices.
  • Procuring hardware and designing tooling for the same as needed to realize their designs.
  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate GNC requirements with vehicle hardware.
  • Have an active role in the hiring process as the team grows and hires more mechanical engineers.

Job Requirements

  • Experience with hardware design, fabrication, and assembly.
  • Experience in mechanical analysis, analytic and Finite Element Method (FEM/FEA).
  • Proficiency in Computed Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g. Solidworks, CATIA, Siemens NX).
  • Able to start full time ASAP.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in robotic hardware design.
  • Experience in non-linear Finite Element Modeling (e.g. ANSYS, ABAQUS).
  • Experience in CNC machining and other common manufacturing methods.
  • Knowledge of GD&T methods and practices.
  • Experience in hardware sourcing and procurement.
  • 2-5 years’ work experience in jobs related to mechanical engineering, OR 2+ years of practical experience on a student build team (FSAE Driverless, Rocketry, etc.).
  • 4-year degree in engineering or equivalent, or a senior on track to graduate in May/June 2024 with the same.
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