Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Kickmaker is a high‑tech product design and industrialization agency that supports customers from prototype to production in medical, new mobility, electrification, agrotech, robotics, IoT and consumer devices. The company combines cross‑disciplinary skills such as embedded AI, high‑tech manufacturing automation, eco‑design, industrial design and WEB 3.0 for the economy of functionality. Built on a maker culture of passion, excitement and kindness, Kickmaker encourages autonomy and initiative and has over 250 passionate “Kickers” across offices in France, China and the United States. The team is expanding its US Mechanical Engineering presence in Boston, Seattle and San Francisco. In this role you will work on mechanical design, prototyping and testing of subassemblies that integrate actuators, motors and electronics into high‑performance robotic mechanisms, collaborating closely with electrical and software engineers from CAD through bench testing to working robots.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for actuators, robotic joints and assemblies.
• Perform motor sizing, wiring layout and thermal management for compact electromechanical systems.
• Create detailed 3D and 2D designs using SolidWorks / PTC Creo, ensuring GD&T compliance for manufacturability.
• Participate in bench testing, validation and iterative improvement of actuator and robot prototypes.
• Work with manufacturing partners on aluminum die casting, machining and assembly processes.
• Integrate sensors, motors and control electronics within mechanical designs.
• Support automation and system integration during robotic builds.

Requirements

• Strong background in mechanical + mechatronic design.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation.
• 2–5 years of hands‑on design and prototyping experience in robotics or similar fields.
• Experience with actuators, motion systems and sensors; knowledge of thermal and wiring constraints.
• Hands‑on mindset – you enjoy bench testing and iteration.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks / Creo and GD&T.

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage, paid time off and 5 sick days for rest and renewal.
• Option to join a 401(k) plan to invest in your future.

Culture & Spirit

At Kickmaker you will work on 5–10 projects annually, choosing from a wide range of industries including robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, automotive, micro‑mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons and AI‑driven hardware. Your career path evolves with your curiosity; the company helps you grow where your professional ambitions and personal passions meet, always staying connected to the latest tech breakthroughs. Kickmaker is built by innovators, for innovators. Across its seven offices it provides the tools to turn ideas into reality, with a vision to build a space where innovators can explore, experiment and push boundaries together. The culture emphasizes maker spirit, collaboration and the freedom to take initiative on exciting projects.