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Mechanical Engineer

Hellbender Inc. logoHellbender Inc.
2-week company break
SeniorityMid-level
LocationPittsburgh, PA
Posted7/31/2026
Engineering

Who we are:

Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes. 

Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, transgender people and underrepresented races in our community and industry.

Must be a U.S. Person          

Job Summary: 

As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Hellbender, you will have a key role in developing new products, including cameras and robotic sensors, from the ground up. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to generate innovative solutions to address unique issues on a wide variety of projects. You will aid in projects at various stages of the product design cycle: requirements composition; component selection trade studies and testing; prototype design, assembly, debugging, and documentation; design requirements verification and validation; retooling product designs for production volumes; and cobotic assembly workflow and tooling design. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop, prepare, and maintain 3D part and assembly models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Design, conduct, analyze, document, and present the results of experiments which determine and/or validate the performance of individual components, subassemblies, and full systems
  • Apply practical mechanical engineering principles and techniques to create products that meet our customers’ requirements on their timeline
  • Utilize and expand our suite of design approaches and custom tooling to create products capable of robotic and cobotic assembly

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • 3+ years of experience consisting of full-time employment, internships, and co-op programs
  • Proficient in 3D modeling (Solidworks experience a plus)
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to design, implement, and communicate the results of experiments
  • Ability to read, understand, and create technical drawings and material
  • Organized & able to work towards deadlines
  • Curious; driven; interested in the way things work; excited to approach new problems
  • Excellent team player with strong communication skills (written and verbal) is essential

Compensation:

This will be a salaried, exempt position. Compensation to be discussed relative to experience and abilities. This position will be open to the company yearly bonus and retirement savings programs.  

Benefits:

  • 5% employer 401(k) contribution, with no match required
  • 10% contribution to the employee equity program
  • 100% of health, dental, and vision premiums paid for employees and their families, including domestic partners
  • 100% of life and disability insurance premiums paid
  • 10 holidays, two company-wide shutdown weeks, and 15 hours of PTO accrued per month
  • 4 weeks of parental leave

Work Location: UPARC Pittsburgh

Opportunity for advancement:

Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.

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Hellbender Inc. logo

Hellbender Inc.

Hell-bent on bringing AI/ML and computer vision to the edge.

Bringing computer vision and AI/ML products to the edge. From R&D to Product Our team has experience conducting research starting at Technology Readiness Level 3 up through production and fielding. Where most small firms stop at the acquisitions "Valley of Death," we can help you go from experiment to product. Sensors and Robotic Systems With a strong background in sensors, field robotics, and embedded machine learning, we can help you leverage the best practical technology available to solve your problems. Domestic Manufacturing We do prototype and low-rate manufacturing right here in-house. Modern manufacturing equipment enables us to re-shore domestic manufacturing. Our current investments include an SMT pick and place line, robotic work cells, camera focus, sensor calibration, and light machining. We're building our process to be FAR compliant and meet AS9100D for quality. We'd be excited to be a trusted supplier for you. Partnerships We think that our transparent, frank,

Private companySeed
Founded2021
HQPittsburgh, United States
Unlock human wisdom
ThesisTermsPrivacy
Size
51–200 employees
IndustryAppliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Funding
  • Seed · $12.5M · May 19, 2026
Investors
Magarac Venture PartnersVeredas Partners

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