Mechanical Engineer

Leading robotics company developing autonomous ground vehicles for agriculture, solving labor shortages through robotics innovation.
Philadelphia, PA, USA
$105,000 - $120,000
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
11 - 50 Employees
3+ years of experience
Robotics · AI · Automotive

Description For Mechanical Engineer

Burro, the leading robotics company in outdoor automation, is revolutionizing agriculture with their autonomous ground vehicles. Headquartered in Philadelphia with a presence in central California, Burro is backed by prominent investors including Toyota Ventures and S2G. Their robots, likened to a real-world Wall-E for agriculture, provide carrying, towing, and scouting capabilities, addressing critical labor shortages in farming.

As a Mechanical Engineer at Burro, you'll join a mission-driven team developing cutting-edge robotics solutions. The role combines hands-on hardware development with strategic thinking, as you'll design and test mechanical systems that scale to thousands of units. You'll work cross-functionally with electrical and embedded systems teams while maintaining close collaboration with manufacturing to ensure high-quality production.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of experience in robotics, automotive, or agricultural industries, with strong expertise in both 3D and 2D CAD. This role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on the future of agricultural automation while working with a diverse, innovative team. The position includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to earn equity in a rapidly growing startup.

Working from the Philadelphia office, you'll be at the forefront of developing technology that's already making a difference, with a growing fleet deployed in commercial use across vineyards, nurseries, and berry farms. This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with a passion for solving real-world challenges through robotics innovation.

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Responsibilities For Mechanical Engineer

  • Design, develop, and test mechanical systems, including attachments, that will scale into the production of 1,000's of robots
  • Collaborate across the hardware team, including embedded and electrical engineers
  • Work closely with operations and manufacturing team to ensure timely and high-quality production of hardware components
  • Continuously evaluate and improve hardware designs to provide a product that serves customers
  • Perform testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve hardware issues
  • Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends

Requirements For Mechanical Engineer

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering required
  • 3 years or more work experience in Robotics, Automotive or Agricultural Industries
  • 3D CAD experience in Solidworks required
  • 2D CAD experience per ASME Y14.5 standards required
  • Strong customer-first, product-driven attitude
  • Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on attitude
  • Ability to communicate well and work effectively with high-performing teams
  • Experience with hardware testing and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management (preferred)
  • Experience designing mobile robots or agricultural equipment or automotives (preferred)

Benefits For Mechanical Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Competitive salary and benefits package (medical/dental/vision)
  • Company sponsored Life Insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Generous early-stage equity
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid parental leave

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