Senior Mechanical Engineer
Agtonomy
South San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Jul 25, 2025
About Us
Agtonomy is pioneering advanced automation and AI solutions to transform agriculture and beyond. Initially focused on specialty crops, our TeleFarmer™ platform addresses labor-intensive needs with automation, turning conventional equipment into autonomous machines. By partnering with leading manufacturers like Doosan Bobcat, we integrate smart technology into tractors and other machinery, enhancing safety and efficiency. As we expand into ground maintenance and other industrial applications, our expert team continues to address key challenges with labor shortages, sustainability and profitability across various industries.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and problem-solving Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware team. You will be responsible for the mechanical design of new and existing autonomous vehicle systems through the entire product lifecycle. You will coordinate with other hardware, software, program management, and business teams to design, implement, and iterate on solutions.
What You'll Do
- Ownership of the mechanical technical specification, design, integration, and release of autonomous agriculture vehicle systems.
- Create CAD models, drawings, and specifications for parts and assemblies
- Troubleshoot issues, determine root causes, design and implement corrective and preventative solutions.
- Create and execute test plans, analyze data and work with other teams on how to improve tested systems.
- Work closely with external partners to devise solutions that meet system goals around safety, performance, and cost.
- Facilitate technical discussions through all program phases with internal and cross-functional stakeholders and drive escalation where necessary.
- Coordinate with cross-functional vehicle development leads in engineering (EE, MFG, SW), supply chain, program management with the goal of driving alignment on program execution details, planning, and readiness.
- Work with program management to plan development schedules, builds, and resolve supply chain issues.
What You'll Bring
- BSME and 6+ years of relevant experience (including MSME/PhD degrees with professional engineering experience).
- 5+ years of experience in a professional and product driven environment.
- Expertise in mechanism design, electro-mechanical actuators, high-performance hydraulics, sensors, or data analysis.
- Strong experience with 3D design tools such as Creo, NX, CATIA, and SolidWorks.
- Experience working in low-volume prototype environments. Able to work on the floor with technicians during build events to identify issues, and rapidly iterate solutions.
- Experience using a wide range of manufacturing processes from low to high volume, such as rapid prototyping, sheet metal, injection molding, machining, and casting.
- Startup experience is a major plus.
- Strong communication skills.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn about new technology.
- Able to support periodic domestic and international travel.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- Strong ability to architect large and stable CAD assemblies.
- Experience with hydraulics, valving, sensors and electrical control components.
- Ability to design, source, and fabricate complex wiring harnesses
Benefits:
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for the employee (cost plus partner, children, or
family is additional)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k Plan
• Stock Options
• Collaborative work environment working alongside passionate mission-driven folks!
Our interview process is generally conducted in five (5) phases:
1. Phone Screen with People Operations (30 minutes)
2. Video Interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
3. Panel Interview (Video interviews scheduled with key stakeholders, each interview will be 30 to 45 minutes)
4. Final Interviews (CEO and CFO - 30 minutes each)