Apprentice - Mechanical Design

About Origin

Origin (previously 10xConstruction) is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labor shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings. Join India’s most talent-dense robotics team consisting of individuals from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, etc.

About the role

The Mechanical Design Apprentice role is for early-career mechanical engineers who want to build real robots. You own small, clear modules of the robot. Senior Engineers mentor you. You design parts in CAD, make prototypes, assemble the hardware in the lab and test it. Your work covers three areas: the mobile manipulator (chassis, drivetrain and arm), the robotic power tools, and the enclosures and wire harnesses.

Key Responsibilities

Sub-assembly design:

• Design sub-assemblies in Onshape or SolidWorks. Examples: a battery tray, a sensor shroud, a dust extraction nozzle, a motor controller bracket, a cable guide.
• Make 2D manufacturing drawings for prototype vendors.
• Keep the CAD vault and the Bills