Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential. About The Role The Manager, Mechanical Engineering will both manage mechanical engineers and will be a technical leader who works closely with cross functional teams to drive the successful execution of the robot design. About The Work - Lead and inspire a talented team of 4 - 8 mechanical engineers to bring products from concept all the way to production. - Provide coaching, mentorship and guidance, helping the team enhance their skills, improve the quality of their work, and grow professionally. - Work cross functionally to anticipate and remove roadblocks. - Be a technical leader for complex robotics systems. - Develop right-sized process to help the team work more effectively and to produce high quality, reliable designs. - Regularly communicate project progress, key milestones, and any challenges that arise to senior management. - Reduce complexity by pushing for simple and elegant designs. - Drive data-driven decisions and ensure the cross functional team understands the “why”. About You - Demonstrated extreme ownership, thrive in ambiguity, fast paced environment - 8+ years of mechanical design experience with 2+ years direct management experience - B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent, minimum requirement) - Proven experience designing and building complex systems, ideally with a background in robotics or autonomous systems - Demonstrated experience mechanical design, CAD and PDM - Skilled in conflict resolution and team development - Ability to be on-site at Agility’s design facility as needed (minimum 4 days per month and as needed to support design activities, reviews, prototype testing, etc.) - Authorization to work in the USA Bonus Points - Robotics experience and leadership in a robotics organization - Advanced degree in engineering or science or robotics - Jira/Confluence experience - PLM and PDM experience - Creo experience Location - This is an onsite position at our Fremont, CA office. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future. Anticipated Base Salary Range $181,000—$240,000 USD In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees: - 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match. - Equity: Company stock options. - Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees. - Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment. - Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Time Off: - Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. - Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually. - On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations. - Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs. - Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements. - Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs. - Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles. - Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles. All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.

Manager, Mechanical Engineering

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