Kickmaker

Mechanical Engineering

San Francisco Full Time
Who we are ?
At Kickmaker, we don’t just make products;

We bring bold ideas to life.
We’re a crew of 300+ engineers & experts (aka “Kickers”) obsessed with turning prototypes into reality, from robotics to medical devices to the next-gen consumer gadgets. We move fast, think big, and keep it eco-conscious. 
We work with the dreamers and the disruptors — from fresh startups to global industry leaders — and we make sure innovation stays true to its purpose and values. 

We’re growing our US Mechanical Engineeringteam : 

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. 

What you’ll do 
- 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. 
 
What you bring 
- 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 like bench testing and iteration  
- Proficient with SolidWorks / Creo / GD&T