What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Mechanical Engineer position at Anyware Robotics?
The Company
None of the following is written by AI or generalized to all positions. I, Sam, believe that we all need a human touch to establish the first interaction between you and me.
I founded Anyware Robotics 3 years ago with a strong belief in general purpose robots will make a significant impact in the industrial world. 3 years later, we see it is happening: our Pixmo robot is working in the container, on the dock, and alongside machines. At Anyware, we are building that ONE hardware and that ONE software to materialize a general purpose robot in places where no humans wants to be in: those hot, humid, noisy environments. We are the ones pushing the forefront of general-purpose robotics.
Leading the hardware team right now, I have the two fundamental beliefs in how we work: an iterative engineering approach and a collective working culture.
We iterate heavily. I do not believe that great engineering is a one shot process: it takes time and effort. Over the years, we have iterated over 50 generations of base/gripper/vision system design and we are still polishing to make it better. We worship the value of POC and fast iteration, and we would hope you have similar mindsets as we do.
We are owners and collaborators. Everyone in the team is an owner who drives the progress of a project. From our CEO to our part-time intern, everyone owns an end-to-end process: host brainstorms, do POCs, write design documents, organize reviews, and push for production. At the same time, we all need help from each other: a robot consists of ME, EE, Control, SW… The owner coordinate resources to make it happen. At the end the day, we cheer for the owner’s steering and everyone’s propelling.
I sometimes describe our hardware team as a hardware fraternity/sorority where we are a group of closely connected folks who are enthusiastic about robotics, eager to make breakthroughs, and passionate about seeing our robot working at our customer sites.
Please apply only if you share our mentality and are ready to grow in a fast pace startup. We grow together, and we grow fast.
The Job
Anywhere is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
None of the following is written by AI or generalized to all positions. I, Sam, believe that we all need a human touch to establish the first interaction between you and me.
I founded Anyware Robotics 3 years ago with a strong belief in general purpose robots will make a significant impact in the industrial world. 3 years later, we see it is happening: our Pixmo robot is working in the container, on the dock, and alongside machines. At Anyware, we are building that ONE hardware and that ONE software to materialize a general purpose robot in places where no humans wants to be in: those hot, humid, noisy environments. We are the ones pushing the forefront of general-purpose robotics.
Leading the hardware team right now, I have the two fundamental beliefs in how we work: an iterative engineering approach and a collective working culture.
We iterate heavily. I do not believe that great engineering is a one shot process: it takes time and effort. Over the years, we have iterated over 50 generations of base/gripper/vision system design and we are still polishing to make it better. We worship the value of POC and fast iteration, and we would hope you have similar mindsets as we do.
We are owners and collaborators. Everyone in the team is an owner who drives the progress of a project. From our CEO to our part-time intern, everyone owns an end-to-end process: host brainstorms, do POCs, write design documents, organize reviews, and push for production. At the same time, we all need help from each other: a robot consists of ME, EE, Control, SW… The owner coordinate resources to make it happen. At the end the day, we cheer for the owner’s steering and everyone’s propelling.
I sometimes describe our hardware team as a hardware fraternity/sorority where we are a group of closely connected folks who are enthusiastic about robotics, eager to make breakthroughs, and passionate about seeing our robot working at our customer sites.
Please apply only if you share our mentality and are ready to grow in a fast pace startup. We grow together, and we grow fast.
The Job
- Collaborating with the hardware team to brainstorm and fast-pace prototype new ideas and concepts.
- Leading junior engineers to complete full cycles of plan/execute/test in complex projects.
- Communicating with OEMs for design feedbacks and iterations.
- Supporting the assembly, testing, and validation of robotic prototypes and products. Instructing technicians/lab workers to optimize workload.
- Assisting in the analysis and optimization of mechanical designs for performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Participating in design reviews and providing feedback on mechanical designs.
- Documenting design iterations, test results, and project progress.
- Investigating and troubleshooting issues of the robotics system. Develop and implement targeted solutions as well as documentation to reduce potential failures in future.
- Sharing your knowledge and skills with your teammates, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth.
- Holds a degree in fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent. 2 year of industry experience.
- Mentality for fast prototyping and testing.
- Previous experience of mechanical design, drawings (SolidWorks), GD&T, building and integration of any kind of robotic platforms. Student competition experience (Battle bot, Baja, F-SAE, etc.) is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping tools and shop equipment, including 3D printers, power tools, and hand tools.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet-metal, weldment, machining.
- Highly motivated teammate with excellent oral and written communication skills. Mandarin language skills is preferred.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team.
- Work on a full-time schedule at our office in Fremont.
- Open for regular short onsite visits and for extended onsite visits during feature delivery.
- An A Team: Anyware is built by top talents. Collectively, our team has won six times of Best Paper Awards and Finalists, including the ICRA 2025 Best Paper Award and ICRA 2024 Best Paper Award.
- An A Robot: Our robot, Pixmo, won the Best Innovation Award (top-1) at both ProMat 2025 and MODEX 2026 — the two largest logistics automation exhibitions in the world. This is the first time in history that a robotics company has won this prestigious award back-to-back. Pixmo also won the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award, recognizing it as one of the top 50 most innovative robotics solutions globally.
- Real Impact: You will contribute directly to the core manipulation intelligence that powers every Pixmo deployment. Your work does not stop at a demo. It ships into real customer sites and solves real problems at scale.
- Fast Growth: You will sharpen your skills with strong ownership and real responsibility. The team size is doubling every year, creating plenty of room for talents to step up and shine.
- Generous Equity: We offer generous equity. Salary makes a living, while equity makes a millionaire
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid sick leave
- 401(k) plan support
- Daily meal credit
Anywhere is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.