Robotics Hardware Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job Description

The Company

Tutor Intelligence is building the technology and processes to let robots go where they’ve never gone before: the average American factory and warehouse. We understand that general-purpose and generally intelligent robots are going to be built in our lifetimes, and we’re not content to sit on the sidelines.

Founded by MIT alumni and backed with over $40M in funding by leading investors in AI and robotics, Tutor combines human and artificial intelligence to build something greater than the sum of its parts — a Tutor Intelligence. As an AI software company that deploys its inventions directly into the facilities that need them, every line of code, process change, and decision at Tutor has a direct impact on the physical economy. We’re seeking thinkers, builders, and operators who want to help deliver the future of automation.

The Role

As a Robotics Hardware Engineer at Tutor Intelligence, you’ll design, build, and iterate on the physical systems that make our robots work in the real world. You’ll touch everything — arms, chassis, actuators, drive modules, PCBs, grippers, enclosures, power systems, and more. You’ll own projects end-to-end, from early ideation through design, sourcing, and production. This role is open to mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and anyone who can credibly play for both teams. We love generalists.

The Culture

We believe great work happens when talented people collaborate with low ego and high trust. At Tutor, everyone is empowered to own meaningful problems and have real impact. We value technical excellence, intellectual honesty, thoughtful urgency, and respect for one another.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robot hardware across mechanical and electrical domains
• Own projects end-to-end, from concept and prototyping through production
• Work closely with Software, Operations, and Leadership to define and ship solutions
• Improve the reliability, manufacturability, and performance of hardware systems in the field
• Debug complex issues across mechanical, electrical, and software boundaries
• Help shape hardware best practices and technical direction as Tutor scales

Requirements

• Portfolio of hardware you’ve designed and built — we want to see what you’ve made
• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering foundations (bonus points for both)
• Experience operating in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments
• Clear communicator who collaborates well across technical and non-technical teams
• Strong sense of ownership and a bias toward shipping meaningful work
• Genuine interest in robotics, AI, and solving hard real-world problems

Nice to Haves

• Experience with both mechanical and electrical design
• Background in manufacturing, production, or working with contract manufacturers
• Prior startup experience, especially at early or growth-stage companies
• Interest in technical leadership, mentorship, or project ownership

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity
• Fully employer-covered health insurance
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Regular in-office meals and team events
• A collaborative, low-ego environment where people are trusted to do their best work