Senior Mechanical Engineer
motorolasolutions
Senior Mechanical Engineer
pivotrobotics· Engineering
About this role
The role
We're looking for someone who already knows this problem. Not robotics in the abstract — the specific, gnarly reality of putting an abrasive against a metal part with a robot and getting a good result, repeatably, in a production environment. If you've wrestled with wheel wear, force control, fixturing that survives a foundry, cycle times that actually close a business case, and the thousand small failures between a clean demo and a cell that runs a shift unattended, you're who we want.
You'll shape how we build cells, what tooling we standardize on, and how we solve finishing problems we haven't seen yet.
What you'll do
Own the mechanical design of our grinding and finishing cells (end effectors, tool changers, force compliance, fixturing, dust and safety systems).
Solve real process problems: material removal, surface-finish targets, wheel and media selection, contact mechanics, cycle time.
Get on the floor, and have your designs constantly tested in production.
Set the standard for how we approach new parts and new customers mechanically.
What we're looking for
Direct experience with robotic grinding, deburring, or surface finishing. You've shipped or deeply worked on systems that drive a tool against a part.
Real grasp of the process, not just the mechanism: abrasives, contact forces, material removal, finish quality.
Comfort with force/torque control, compliance, and the sensing that makes finishing work (we run ATI sensors, Yaskawa and KUKA arms, Zivid vision).
Someone who thrives in the field and on the floor, not only in CAD.
The judgment to know what's good enough to ship and what isn't.
Nice to haves
Foundry, casting, or heavy-manufacturing exposure.
Experience taking a cell from prototype to running-a-shift-unattended.
Familiarity with industrial robot integration and machine safety systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at pivotrobotics?
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Where is the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at pivotrobotics located?
This Senior Mechanical Engineer role at pivotrobotics is based in San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Mechanical Engineer role at pivotrobotics full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Senior Mechanical Engineer role in the Engineering department at pivotrobotics.
Which team or department does the Senior Mechanical Engineer at pivotrobotics belong to?
This Senior Mechanical Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at pivotrobotics. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at pivotrobotics?
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When was the Senior Mechanical Engineer job at pivotrobotics posted?
This Senior Mechanical Engineer position at pivotrobotics was posted on Jul 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
pivotrobotics
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