Mechanical Engineer

Kickmaker

. Design and develop mechanical systems for actuators, robotic joints, and assemblies .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and mechatronic design, with a strong focus on actuator and robotic system development. Proficient in using SolidWorks and PTC Creo for creating compliant designs and integrating electromechanical components.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical DesignMechatronic DesignSolidWorks ProficiencyPTC Creo ProficiencyActuator Development

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignMechatronic DesignActuator DevelopmentPrototypingThermal ManagementWiring LayoutGD&T ComplianceSensor IntegrationMotion SystemsBench Testing

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetHands-On ApproachIterative Improvement

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksPTC Creo

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical EngineeringDegree in MechatronicsDegree in Automation

Industry Keywords

RoboticsElectromechanical SystemsManufacturabilityAluminum Die CastingMachiningAssembly Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Collaborate with electrical and software engineers from CAD through bench testing to working robots

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong background in mechanical and 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 with bench testing and iteration
Proficiency with SolidWorks, PTC Creo, and GD&T

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental coverage
Paid time off
5 sick days
401(k) plan
Opportunity to work on 5–10 projects annually across robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, automotive, micro-mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons, and AI-driven hardware
Professional growth aligned with professional ambitions and personal passions
Tools and support to develop ideas across Kickmaker’s offices