Mechanical Design Engineer
Droyd · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Droyd's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $115K - $200K
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
Hiring context
How this role compares at Droyd
Droyd has 25 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 7 job families, and 11 of them are in engineering. 20 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 80%.
This role's posted range of $115K - $200K sits above 61% of the 18 other Droyd roles quoted over the same currency and period.
Counted across the job boards MeritLog tracks, at the time this page was served. Pay comparisons use only listings that publish a complete range in the same currency and period.
What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Own mechanical subsystem design from concept to prototype and iteration
- Design parts and assemblies in CAD, supported by hand calculations and FEA when needed
- Make decisions on materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methods
- Design for rapid prototyping methods including 3D printing and CNC machining
- Build prototypes yourself using 3D printers, shop tools, and CNC equipment
- Work closely with manufacturing to turn designs into physical hardware quickly
- Integrate mechanical designs with motors, sensors, electronics, and actuators
- Collaborate with electrical, software, and robotics teams to bring systems together
- On-site in San Francisco, CA
What they're asking for
- Have a strong portfolio showing complete systems taken from concept to physical prototypeSkill
- Have experience on hands-on engineering teams such as Formula SAE, aerospace clubs, or robotics teamsSkill
- Have internship or early-career experience on real hardware projects or at hardware startupsSkill
- Are proficient with modern CAD toolsSkill
- Understand manufacturing methods, tolerancing, and assembly workflowsSkill
- Are comfortable with hands-on fabrication and rapid iterationSkill
- Experience with FEA, topology optimization, or generative designSkillPreferred
- Exposure to electronics, controls, or mechatronic systemsSkillPreferred
- Interest in industrial or visual design alongside functional engineeringSkillPreferred
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
Job description
About the Team Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in real environments. We design and manufacture our hardware in-house, which means iteration, fabrication, and execution all happen under one roof. Our robots operate in production settings, which means mechanical design has to be robust, manufacturable, and tightly integrated with electronics and control systems. Our mechanical team designs the structures, linkages, and assemblies that make the robots real - this work moves fast and lives on the shop floor as much as it does in CAD. About the Role As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Droyd, you will own mechanical subsystems from first sketch through working prototype. You will design, build, break, and iterate on real hardware. This is a hands-on role. You will spend time in CAD, but also at the printer, in the shop, and on the robot, working closely with electrical, software, and robotics teams to bring systems together. This role is based on-site in San Francisco, CA. In This Role, You'll Design & Engineering - Own mechanical subsystem design from concept to prototype and iteration - Design parts and assemblies in CAD, supported by hand calculations and FEA when needed - Make decisions on materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methods - Design for rapid prototyping methods including 3D printing and CNC machining Prototyping & Build - Build prototypes yourself using 3D printers, shop tools, and CNC equipment - Work closely with manufacturing to turn designs into physical hardware quickly Integration - Integrate mechanical designs with motors, sensors, electronics, and actuators - Collaborate with electrical, software, and robotics teams to bring systems together Work Environment & Schedule - On-site in San Francisco, CA - Full-time Compensation: $115K–$200K base salary, plus equity We're Looking For Candidates Who - Have a strong portfolio showing complete systems taken from concept to physical prototype - Have experience on hands-on engineering teams such as Formula SAE, aerospace clubs, or robotics teams - Have internship or early-career experience on real hardware projects or at hardware startups - Are proficient with modern CAD tools - Understand manufacturing methods, tolerancing, and assembly workflows - Are comfortable with hands-on fabrication and rapid iteration Nice to have: - Experience with FEA, topology optimization, or generative design - Exposure to electronics, controls, or mechatronic systems - Interest in industrial or visual design alongside functional engineering About Droyd Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that operate in real production environments. We design the hardware, develop the control stack, and generate the data that enables generalist robotics. If we do this right, robots stop being demos and start being infrastructure. Join us and help build the systems that make it real.
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