--- title: 'Mechanical Engineer, Robotics (Open Position) at TELEXISTENCE Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/mechanical-engineer-robotics-open-position-telexistence-inc-tokyo-85z25n4hb0yr' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Mechanical Engineer, Robotics (Open Position) at TELEXISTENCE Inc. - **Company:** TELEXISTENCE Inc. - **Location:** Tokyo, Japan - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tx-inc.com/4e1933ec-a620-4da5-bc8a-54881b395137 ## Job description ## Our Mission Accelerate the irreversible expansion of robotics into reality. Position Summary Our mission is to make robotics an irreversible reality. We are always interested in connecting with talented Mechanical Engineers who are passionate about building innovative robotic systems including humanoids.. Our team develops advanced robotics solutions across a variety of applications, including humanoid robots, mobile manipulation, logistics automation, retail automation, and intelligent machines. Depending on experience and interests, you may contribute to mechanical design, mechatronic integration, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and product development. Our current focus is the next generation of articulated robots, including humanoids. We run an in-house “data foundry” that captures large-scale, real-world manipulation data to train our robot foundation models, so the hardware you design directly shapes what our models can learn. Over the coming year we are moving from prototypes to deploying next-generation humanoids in the field, and we are looking for hardware engineers to own that journey from bench to real-world fleet. This is an open role intended for engineers at all experience levels, from early-career engineers to experienced technical leaders. ## What you'll work on - Design and develop mechanical systems and components for robotic products. - Create CAD models, assemblies, and engineering documentation. - Collaborate with electrical, controls, software, and product teams to develop integrated robotic systems. - Support actuator, transmission, sensor, and structural system design. - Build, test, and iterate prototypes to validate performance and reliability. - Conduct engineering analyses, including structural, thermal, kinematic, and tolerance studies. - Improve product reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost efficiency. - Support product transition from prototype to production. - Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to scale hardware development. ## What We're Looking For - Background in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field. - Experience developing electromechanical products or robotic systems. - Experience in designing moving mechanisms with gears, racks, LM guides, belts, and gearboxes. - Practical experience in 2D drawings for both sheet metal and machined parts. - Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or equivalent. - Understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and product development. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams. ## Preferred Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas: - Robotics and automation systems - Manipulators and motion systems - Mobile robots, AMRs, or AGVs - Warehouse and logistics automation - Humanoid robotics - Retail or service robotics - Industrial equipment and machinery - Automotive, aerospace, or other complex electromechanical products - Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) - Prototype development and production scaling ## Why Join Us You will have the opportunity to work on challenging robotics problems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help bring next-generation robotic systems from concept to real-world deployment. We welcome applications from engineers at all career stages. The scope and level of responsibility will be aligned with your experience and expertise. Language - Professional proficiency in English and Japanese required. ## About TELEXISTENCE Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Telexistence Inc. builds and operates AI-powered robots for real-world retail and logistics environments, with a mission to grasp every single object in the world. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: Tokyo, Japan - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Jin Tomioka ## Core Business - Primary industry: Robotics and Physical AI - Target customers: Retail convenience stores, logistics operators, robotics startups, and research institutions (B2B) - Mission or purpose: “Change robots, change structures, and change the world” – to make robots operate outside factories and revolutionize labor. ## Products & Services - **TX SCARA (Retail Robot)**: An AI-powered robot deployed in convenience stores for restocking and shelf management. Currently in over 300 FamilyMart stores across Japan. - **GHOST (Next-Gen Robot)**: Next-generation model under development with Foxconn for mass production. - **Astra (Humanoid Robot)**: Vision-Language-Action (VLA) humanoid robot being co-developed with Seven-Eleven Japan, targeting deployment in stores by 2029. - **Motion Data Factory (Service)**: A new industrial utility generating large-scale, stable robotic motion datasets for robotics companies and researchers, launching January 2026. - **Logistics Automation Systems**: Multi-robot systems (four robotic arms + four automated forklifts) for warehouse loading/unloading, deployed with SENKO Co., Ltd. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Total Funding**: $204.8M (as of Series B; $170M Series B led by SoftBank Group, Foxconn, Globis Capital Partners, with follow-ons from Airbus Ventures, KDDI Open Innovation Fund, Monoful Venture Partners) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$13M (LinkedIn estimate); deploying robots in commercial convenience stores at scale – a rare feat in the industry. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: SoftBank Group Corp., Foxconn, Airbus Ventures, KDDI Open Innovation Fund, Globis Capital Partners, Monoful Venture Partners, AWS (Generative AI Innovation Center), NVIDIA (IsaacSim), Seven-Eleven Japan, FamilyMart, SENKO. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 16.2% YoY to 92 employees across 10 countries; entered strategic partnership for humanoid robot with Seven-Eleven; launched Motion Data Factory service; expanding into North America with SoftBank Robotics. ## Competitive Advantages - **Real-world scale**: Already operating hundreds of robots in live convenience stores, accumulating real-world data that competitors lack. - **Full-stack ownership**: In-house hardware, AI foundation models, data collection, and control – enabling rapid iteration and tight feedback loops. - **Advanced gripping and fleet management**: Proprietary grippers that handle perforated or weak boxes, plus an AI system that coordinates multiple robot arms and forklifts in parallel. - **Infrastructure**: Access to large-scale GPU clusters (AWS) and simulation tools (NVIDIA IsaacSim) for training foundation models. ## Strategic Focus - Continue scaling deployments in retail and logistics (Japan → North America). - Advance humanoid robot development (Astra) with Seven-Eleven for 2029 rollout. - Grow the Motion Data Factory as a utility service to power the broader robotics ecosystem. - Solidify mass production capabilities with Foxconn for next-gen models. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Highly flexible – no fixed hours, remote/hybrid/in-person options as long as goals are met. Results-driven environment. - **Team**: Multinational group of top specialists in hardware, software, AI, and teleoperation. Distributed across 10 countries (Japan, India, Turkey, Canada, US, etc.). - **Impact**: Work on frontier robotics problems with immediate real-world deployment – from convenience store shelves to logistics hubs. - **Growth**: Rapid scaling phase post-Series B; opportunities to shape platform from early stage. - **Perks**: Start-up agility with global investor backing; exposure to cutting-edge AI and robotics stack. ## Sources 1. [tx-inc.com](https://tx-inc.com/en/) 2. [tx-inc.com/about](https://tx-inc.com/en/about/) 3. [tx-inc.com/career](https://tx-inc.com/en/career/) 4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/tx-inc.com) 5. 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