Rugged Robotics

Rugged Robotics is on a mission to empower the construction industry to build better by innovating new approaches to tough problems using automation. We are a fast-paced start-up environment where every employee takes on multiple roles and wears many hats. To help our customers to build better, we need to build the best team. The hardware team at Rugged Robotics is responsible for prototyping, designing, and manufacturing robotic solutions that automate construction services with speed, precision and reliability. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern working on robots at a start-up, you'll be designing sleek assemblies backed by engineering analysis, selecting & integrating electro-mechanical components, and supporting the making & commissioning of our fleet of robots. Internship / Coop Term: Summer 2026 (3 months starting in May) Location: Onsite in Houston, TX The Role Develop, build, evaluate, and test product solutions to meet the challenging needs of our...

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing About Rugged Robotics Rugged Robotics is on a mission to help the construction industry build better by solving tough problems with automation. We are a fast-moving startup where engineers stay close to the hardware, the manufacturing floor, and the field. To help our customers build better, we need to build the best team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a manufacturing focus at Rugged Robotics, you will play a critical role in transitioning our next-generation robot from a working prototype into reliable pre-production and production builds. This role owns the path from prototype to scalable manufacturing. You will be accountable for manufacturing readiness, build quality, and continuous improvement. This includes supervising early in-house build waves, supporting root cause analysis, refining designs and processes, and helping establish the manufacturing systems that allow us to scale. You will act as a player-coach, working...