Job Description

Our Company

Miso Robotics is transforming the restaurant industry, and making food workers’ lives better. Our signature product is an AI-powered kitchen robot named Flippy which automates the dangerous operation of a restaurant’s fry station and cooks all sorts of fried items. Flippy is powered by a sophisticated AI platform driven by our proprietary and patented technologies.

Miso is a well known first-mover in kitchen automation, AI, and robotics. The company has raised over $125 million from equity crowdfunding, which we believe makes it THE most successful crowdfunding story in history. It has successfully piloted its products with the most prominent global brands in food, and now it’s time for the company to scale.

The company recently added a new CEO and other senior leaders, including a new CTO – all of whom hold decades of experience operating growth companies. Our CEO has a track record of successful exits, and we recently accepted a strategic investment and partnership from Ecolab (NYSE: ECL), a $70 billion public company which, as the global leader in sales of cleaning solutions to restaurants, truly knows how to operate at scale. Our new leadership team is evolving the company’s culture from early stage to growth stage with new processes and disciplines, and is supported by a board that includes the former President and CTO of OpenTable.

With Ecolab’s support, we are building a world-class team, and are looking for more exceptional people to join us.

Benefits We Offer

• Company Equity
• Flexible vacation
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401K plan
• Accelerated growth opportunities
• Free snacks from our robot chefs

The Role

As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer on the Miso team, you will use your expertise in mechanical engineering to own the design, prototype, and commercialization of mechanical components of our robotic kitchen assistants focused primarily on improving the experience for the users of our systems. You will work with users of our product to make our products easier to work with. You will own the full development lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Define hardware requirements and perform system-level design trades.
• Collaborate with product, software, and mechanical teams to optimize designs for customer needs, reliability, and deployment in live restaurant environments.
• Lead the development cycle of robot subsystems (mechanical, electronic, software) from architecture definition to system testing and qualification.
• Design, prototype, and build mechanical modules for robotic systems, ensuring long-term reliability.
• Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturing) to reduce costs and integrate components across systems.
• Manage hardware delivery timelines, from concept to deployment, and collaborate with suppliers and third-party vendors.
• Create and maintain CAD models, test protocols, and system documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred) with 7+ years of experience in mechanical system design, development, and testing.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or OnShape) and PLM systems.
• Experience with Machine Design analysis, including stress/strain, FEA, and GD&T.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, laser cutting) and rapid prototyping (3D printing).
• Experience in automated system integration and validation.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Able to work onsite in Pasadena, CA, and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000 + equity.

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range for candidates residing in the Los Angeles Metro area and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.

At Miso Robotics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every team member is valued and respected. We believe that diversity in our team drives innovation and creativity, which is why we strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

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