Mechanical Engineer

Clera

Mechanical Engineer owning design, testing, and deployment of harsh-environment autonomous robots. Supporting emergency response, industrial operations, and defense applications from concept through production.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and validating complex electro-mechanical systems, with proficiency in SolidWorks and ANSYS for CAD and FEA applications. Capable of managing the full product lifecycle, conducting root cause analysis, and collaborating effectively with cross-disciplinary teams and suppliers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electro-Mechanical Systems DesignSolidWorks ProficiencyRoot Cause AnalysisGD&T Manufacturing DrawingsRobotic Systems Assembly

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Hard Skills

3D CAD ModelingStrength AnalysisReliability AnalysisAssembly AnalysisTesting Plan DevelopmentJig DesignTest Fixture DesignTooling DesignMechanical System DesignProduct Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ANSYSSolidWorks

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringAerospaceDefenseAdvanced ManufacturingPrototypingHardware Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own complex electro-mechanical systems end-to-end through all stages of product maturity
Design innovative solutions from system requirements, producing 3D CAD models and proof-of-concepts
Drive rapid concept validation through fast iteration and build test platforms as needed
Conduct strength, reliability, and assembly analyses
Lead and participate in design reviews and issue triages with cross-disciplinary engineers
Generate assembly layouts and detailed engineering drawings using GD&T concepts
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure part producibility and quality
Develop and execute testing plans and perform root cause analysis on failures
Design and build jigs, test fixtures, and tooling
Assemble systems to test performance, integration, and manufacturing processes
Document design justifications, analyses, test results, and recommendations
Communicate with end users to clarify requirements and guide feature direction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid engineering fundamentals backed by a strong educational background or experience at engineering-rigorous organizations
Hands-on experience building robots, including designing, assembling, and testing robotic systems
Proven ability to own the full product lifecycle from concept through field deployment
Experience designing mechanical systems for high-temperature, corrosive, or water-heavy environments
Proficiency with SolidWorks (CAD) and ANSYS (FEA)
Experience generating and approving manufacturing drawings with GD&T annotations to industry standards
Experience designing and building jigs, test fixtures, and tooling
Proven track record of performing root cause analysis on mechanical failures and driving corrective actions
Experience collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers on part producibility and quality
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging directly with users and customers
Willingness to work on-site in Austin, Texas
Nice to have: 2–8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
Nice to have: Background in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments
Nice to have: Experience with prototyping and hardware testing in lab or manufacturing settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Visa sponsorship available