Shinkei

Overview

The Mechanical Engineer - Build role involves owning the full mechanical build of Poseidon robotic systems, developing new production processes, and ensuring quality and reliability in assembly. This hands-on position requires collaboration with design engineers and technicians to improve production efficiency and reliability in challenging maritime environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the full mechanical build of Poseidon robotic systems from start to finish.
• Develop new processes for production required by new product development.
• Assemble, integrate, and debug electro-mechanical subsystems including actuators, motors, PCBs, plumbing, and structural assemblies.
• Identify design issues during build and work with the design team to implement improvements.
• Build fixtures, tools, and processes to enhance assembly speed and reliability.
• Diagnose failures quickly through teardown, root-cause analysis, and hands-on testing.
• Ensure every Poseidon unit meets quality, fit, alignment, and performance standards before deployment.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to improve subsystem repeatability.
• Maintain build documentation, assembly procedures, and checklists as systems evolve.
• Help plan and execute build infrastructure and processes to triple robot production in 2026.
• Work closely with design engineers to influence new revisions based on build-floor feedback.

Requirements

• 1+ years of hands-on experience assembling or building electro-mechanical hardware; 3+ years preferred.
• Ability to read and produce CAD models, mechanical drawings, and specifications.
• Strong mechanical intuition with the ability to diagnose issues and propose fixes quickly.
• High proficiency with power tools, hand tools, and standard shop equipment.
• Comfortable owning tasks independently and driving work to completion.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with design engineers and technicians.
• Experience with build documentation or writing clear assembly instructions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to fishing sites and work with the field engineering team.

Additional Information

• Expect to work long hours outside of standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on building hardware for harsh maritime environments.
• You will be the primary owner of Poseidon system build reliability and drive the pace the company needs.