About Us 12-month fixed-term contract (with potential to extend or convert to permanent).

Andromeda Robotics is an ambitious social robotics company with offices in Melbourne and San Francisco, dedicated to creating robots that seamlessly and intelligently interact with the human world. Our first robot, Abi, is a custom-built platform designed to be a helpful aid and intuitive partner in aged care homes. We are a passionate, collaborative team of engineers who solve some of the most challenging problems in AI and robotics.

Our Values

Empathy — Kindness and compassion are at the heart of everything we do

Play — Play sharpens focus. It keeps us curious, fast and obsessed with the craft

Never Settle — A relentless ambition, bias toward action, and uncomfortable levels of curiosity

Tenacity — We assume chaos, stay in motion, and adapt under pressure

Unity — Different minds. Shared mission. No passengers

Role Summary We’re hiring an early‑career Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing support of Abi, our social robot platform. This is a hands‑on role that translates real user needs into robust product improvements and lightweight manufacturing protocols. You’ll work across CAD and technical drawings, material selection, jigs/fixtures, root‑cause failure analysis, and close day‑to‑day interfacing with our manufacturing team. You’ll collaborate heavily with Software and Electrical teams to ensure a reliable, elegant product experience.

Ideal for someone with 1-2 years' experience (or significant team/project experience during university) who enjoys getting on the tools, has opinions backed by reasoning, and communicates clearly with a commercial lens.



We are also open to a penultimate/final‑year student for a 12‑month industrial placement.

Requirements Impact You'll Have

Contribute to the mechanical design and iterative improvement of Abi's hardware, focusing on reliability, user interaction, serviceability and cost

Translate field insights (durability, ease of maintenance) into practical and shippable design changes

Strengthen our prototyping, workshop and test processes for new mechanical components and sub‑assemblies

Help select and validate appropriate materials, tolerances and manufacturing methods for new parts and subsystems

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain mechanical designs and technical drawings in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Onshape, Fusion 360); produce clear manufacturing documentation

Design and build manufacturing jigs and fixtures to support repeatable, safe assembly

Design, build and test prototypes for new robot features and mechanical subsystems (e.g., end‑effectors, chassis components, sensing mounts)

Perform mechanical troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis; implement corrective actions and quick-turn improvements

Instrument and track product/field metrics (e.g., failure rates, MTBF, maintenance time) and use them to drive design decisions

Liaise day‑to‑day with the internal manufacturing team and external suppliers; support DFM/DFA,



quality checks and first‑article reviews

Collaborate with Customer Success and Software teams to observe usage, prioritise fixes, and close the loop on design changes

Communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders; write crisp design notes and post‑mortems

Ship small, frequent improvements; own outcomes end‑to‑end

What You'll Bring (Ideally)

1-2 years' industry experience or substantial team‑based project work in Mechanical Engineering

Strong foundation in mechanical design principles and hands‑on experience building and troubleshooting small, complex mechanical systems

Proficiency in CAD and technical drawings (SolidWorks, Onshape, Fusion 360)

Familiarity with manual workshop techniques and rapid prototyping (3D printing, hand tools, basic machining); strong safety mindset

Mechanical troubleshooting skills; comfortable diagnosing and resolving issues quickly

Team-oriented working style with Software and Electrical teams; mechatronics exposure is a plus (core remit remains mechanical)

Clear communication and commercial awareness; able to turn field learnings into pragmatic product changes

Bonus Points

Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFA) and working with contract manufacturers/suppliers

Experience creating jigs/fixtures, basic metrology/inspection, and workshop process documentation

Familiarity with CNC workflows, 3D printing operations and small‑format machinery

ERP familiarity and Bill of Materials (BOM) management

Robotics or electromechanical product experience; exposure to smaller devices (e.g., drones) preferred over heavy industry

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