Senior Mechanical Engineer – Robotics & Automation
On-site • New York + Competitive salary + equity.
About this role
Silana is building the world’s first fully automated robotic sewing systems – machines that produce garments start-to-finish with industrial precision. Our work combines robotics, automation, and textile engineering to redefine how apparel is made. You’ll work where hardware is built – surrounded by robots, motion systems, and real-time testing.
Other facts
Solidworks, 3D Printing, DFA, DFM, GD&T, CNC Machining
About Silana
Silana is building fully automated robotic sewing systems. Our technology combines robotics, machine vision, and industrial automation to transform how garments are manufactured. We’re a deep-tech company solving some of the hardest problems in robotics – handling deformable materials, real-time perception, and scalable automation.
Employee benefits
Equity benefits
What you’ll do
Design, prototype, and validate complex mechanical assemblies for robotic manufacturing systems.
Own the full mechanical design cycle – from concept sketches to production-ready CAD, drawings, and BOMs.
Collaborate across disciplines (controls, robotics, and vision) to ensure mechanical, electrical, and software systems integrate seamlessly.
Drive design-for-assembly (DFA) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles across the product line to reduce build time, improve reliability, and enable scaling.
Oversee prototype builds and assembly, translating design intent into physical hardware with precision and clarity.
Participating in the full product development cycle from concept through production.
Our culture
- Fast-moving environment
- High-ownership
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