About the Role
Pantograph is developing general models for robots, starting with internet-scale video and ending with real-world applications. We are seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to design, prototype, and scale our initial robot generation, focusing on durability, usability, and product sensibility.
Responsibilities
- Design parts and assemblies in Onshape, balancing load, form factor, durability, cost, and ease of assembly.
- Build and test prototypes rapidly, emphasizing reliability and durability.
- Focus on details of serviceability, transportability, safety, and usability.
- Support procurement by creating engineering drawings and working with suppliers.
- Design test fixtures, qualification fixtures, and end-of-line tests.
- Collaborate with the hardware team to transition designs from prototype to production.
Requirements
- Proven track record of designing and shipping a physical product at scale.
- Experience designing for bent sheet metal and similar flat-pattern fabrication methods.
- Experience with cable routing and management, and designing around electronics.
- Working knowledge of reliability engineering (MTBF, failure rates, uptime modeling, statistical analysis).
- Ability to ruthlessly prioritize, move fast, and make tangible progress.
- Clear communication and documentation skills within a collaborative team.
Skills
- Mechanical design
- Prototyping
- Reliability engineering
- Sheet metal design
- Cable management
- Onshape
- Supplier management
- Test fixture design
- High-volume manufacturing
- Robotic systems (actuators, motors, sensors, electromechanical integration)
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- In-person
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Hands-on
About the Company
- Pantograph is training general models that start by watching internet-scale video and end up on robots.
- We believe the path to capable robots runs through general intelligence rather than narrow, robot-specific skills.
- We're scaling simple methods across video games, real-world video, and our own fleet of affordable, durable robots.
