Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Kickmaker is a high‑tech product design and industrialization agency supporting customers from prototype to production in medical, new mobility, electrification, agrotech, robotics, IoT and consumer devices, with cross‑disciplinary skills in embedded AI, high‑tech manufacturing automation, eco‑design, industrial design and Web 3.0 for the economy of functionality. The company fosters a maker culture built on passion, excitement and kindness, with over 250 passionate team members across France, China and the United States. We are expanding our US Mechanical Engineering team in Boston, Seattle and San Francisco.

The role involves mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of subassemblies that integrate actuators, motors, and electronics into high‑performance robotic mechanisms. You will collaborate with electrical and software engineers to bring mechanical concepts to life — from CAD to bench testing to working robots.

At Kickmaker you’ll work on 5–10 projects annually across industries such as robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, automotive, micro‑mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons and AI‑driven hardware, allowing you to grow where your professional ambitions and personal passions meet.

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
• 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
• Proficient with SolidWorks / Creo / GD&T

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• 5 sick days for rest and renewal
• 401(k) plan

Pay

Base Salary: $100,000 to $115,000 per year