Almond is building America's critical robot factory. Our first product, Axol, is a dual-arm robot for physical AI, designed to operate in real-world production environments like factories, warehouses, and beyond.
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key components for Axol and our data collection systems. You will turn prototypes into reliable, manufacturable products by iterating on early designs and key suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
This role is ideal for an engineer excited about working across the full product lifecycle from whiteboard sketches and 3D CAD to testing, validation, and manufacturing.
What you’ll do:
Support the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies for our humanoid arm and data collection devices
Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on designs to improve performance and reliability
Contribute to DFM/DFA efforts to ensure designs can scale from low-volume prototypes to production
Work with vendors and suppliers on prototyping, tooling, and production readiness
Perform basic analyses (tolerance, structural, thermal) to validate design decisions
Assist in documentation for design reviews, testing, and production release
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, software, industrial design) to integrate mechanical systems
Requirements:
Strong passion to build in America
Strong experience with sheet metal manufacturing (we rely heavily on SendCutSend).
2–4+ years of mechanical engineering experience (internships and project work considered)
Strong skills in CAD (we use OnShape) and a familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, machining, etc.)
Understanding of DFM/DFA principles and interest in scaling prototypes to production
Hands-on problem-solving approach with ability to iterate quickly
Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in fast-paced startup environments
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s a plus, but not required)
Have strong conviction in the idea that general purpose robots (humanoid-esque + AI) are inevitable and will soon take over the physical world
Building robots in America is one of the hardest engineering challenges. We are taking on a problem that requires extreme ownership, urgency, and sacrifice.
This is not a normal 9-to-5 job. Expect a 9-9-6 pace, especially during critical pushes. We are looking for people who want to spend the next few years doing the hardest work of their lives to build something that matters.
If you are looking for a comfortable role with strong work-life balance, this is not the right fit.