Join Shinkei as a Build Engineer

What You Get To Do:

• Own the full mechanical build of our Poseidon robotic systems from start to finish
• Develop new processes for new production required by new product development
• Assemble, integrate, and debug electro-mechanical subsystems including actuators, motors, PCBs, plumbing, and structural assemblies
• Identify design issues during build and work directly with the design team to implement improvements
• Build fixtures, tools, and processes that make each unit faster and more reliable to assemble
• Diagnose failures quickly through teardown, root-cause analysis, and hands-on testing
• Ensure every Poseidon unit meets quality, fit, alignment, and performance standards before deployment
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to improve the repeatability of every subsystem
• Maintain build documentation, assembly procedures, and checklists as systems evolve
• Help plan and execute the build infrastructure and processes needed to triple robot production in 2026
• Work closely with design engineers to influence new revisions based on real build-floor feedback

What You Will Need:

• 1+ years of hands-on experience assembling or building electro-mechanical hardware; 3+ years preferred
• Ability to read and produce CAD models, mechanical drawings, and specifications
• Strong mechanical intuition with the ability to diagnose issues and propose fixes quickly
• High proficiency with power tools, hand tools, and standard shop equipment
• Comfortable owning tasks independently and driving work to completion
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with design engineers and technicians
• Experience with build documentation or writing clear assembly instructions
• Willingness to travel occasionally to fishing sites and work with the field engineering team on a dock or boat

Bonus Qualifications:

• Fixtures or tooling design experience
• Experience with automation, robotics, or motion systems
• Familiarity with Siemens NX or similar CAD software
• Experience with fluid systems, alignment procedures, or precision mechanical assemblies

Other Things To Know:

• Expect to work long hours outside of standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends to support testing activities, technician schedules, and production deadlines
• This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on building hardware that will be deployed into harsh maritime environments
• You will be the primary owner of Poseidon system build reliability and drive the pace the company needs
• You'll move between CAD reviews, wrench-in-hand assembly, troubleshooting on the floor, and pushing design updates
• Success requires ownership, urgency, and a willingness to solve problems where they happen, not from behind a desk