Posted on:May 20, 2026

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Boxbot

Boxbot is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Alameda, CA, US. On-site. Pay: USD 140k-190k/yr.

About Boxbot

Boxbot provides AI-enabled dynamic storage and automation systems for logistics operations. Its platform uses automated, high-density storage with modular gantry technology to dynamically move, store, and retrieve variable-sized items, integrating robotics with software. The systems are designed for mission control facilities and aim to make logistics operations more productive, intelligent, and resilient.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer job description

About Boxbot

Boxbot revolutionizes logistics with adaptive automation, creating the facility of the future. As the industry grapples with labor shortages and rising costs, our advanced solutions effectively meet these challenges. We transform traditional conveyor systems into intelligent, three-dimensional package handling networks, dramatically improving dispatch efficiency and operational productivity. Our versatile platform seamlessly integrates cutting-edge software and hardware, offering a comprehensive solution that optimizes multiple facets of the supply chain.

We’re a close-knit team that is well funded and are quickly expanding in order to bring our product to market. We are seeking teammates who take pride in their work and who get excited about building new systems with significant responsibility.

We're seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to help drive the next generation of Boxbot machinery. You'll help the design and select components for our automated material handling solutions. If you have experience shipping real world machinery, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

Help lead the design of complex mechanical systems for Boxbot’s automated storage and retrieval products, from architecture through field deployment

Design robust structures, mechanisms and assemblies that perform reliably in real-world industrial environments

Spend lot's of time of the shop floor building and troubleshooting prototypes and test systems

Work directly with technicians, fabricators, machine shops, suppliers, and contract manufacturers

Produce clear CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation for high-volume manufacturing

Partner with electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, and systems teams to solve system-level engineering problems

Drive design improvements that reduce complexity, improve uptime, simplify assembly, and lower product cost

Lead root-cause investigations and resolve mechanical issues found during prototyping, production, deployment, and field operation

Requirements

8+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience, preferably in industrial automation, robotics, or material handling systems

Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD tools; experience owning or scaling PDM/PLM systems is highly valued

Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with deep experience designing mechanisms and structures

Demonstrated ability to architect robust, manufacturable systems rather than isolated components

Experience working in highly cross-functional environments alongside electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, and systems engineers

Experience designing for medium- to high-volume production, including sheet metal, machined, and injection-molded plastic components

Experience designing large welded assemblies, structural frames, and industrial equipment is a strong plus

Proven track record of taking products from blank-sheet concept through prototyping, validation, production release, and field deployment

Strong intuition for balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and development speed

Comfortable operating with high ownership, ambiguity, and technical autonomy in fast-paced engineering environments

Excellent communication and technical decision-making skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines

Passion for building elegant, practical hardware systems that operate reliably in the real world

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation technology with real-world impact

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company

Chance to play a key role in high-stakes projects

Boxbot is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We are headquartered in Alameda, CA with an easy commute via Bart, Ferry, Amtrak and free parking. We take the well being of our teammates seriously, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and more!

If you love new projects, building awesome products and getting stuff done, then we want to talk to you! Simply submit your information below.

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