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We’ve ranked the top 27 Mechanical Engineering companies in San Francisco, California. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Mechanical Engineering Companies & Startups (San Francisco, California)
Fictiv
Fictiv is a Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem that delivers precision parts on-demand through its digital platform and global partner network.
Founder(s): Dave Evans, Nathan Evans
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, Hardware, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
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Creator
Creator is a collective of food lovers and engineers with decades of robotics and restaurant experience.
Founder(s): Alexandros Vardakostas, Steven Frehn
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Food and Beverage, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Restaurants, Robotics
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Lingrove
Lingrove manufactures natural fiber composites from plant-based fibers and resins using a proprietary process and adaptable platform.
Founder(s): Desi Banatao, Elaine Chow, Joseph Luttwak
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Advanced Materials, Construction, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
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Social Construct
Social Construct is a startup that is pioneering new technologies to deliver better housing.
Founder(s): Ben Huh, Michael Yarne
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: B2B, Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Property Development, Software
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Ravacan
Ravacan is a Purchasing & Procurement software for commodity & supply managers, with a central place to analyze costs and manage suppliers.
Founder(s): Anne-Sophie Le Bloas, Benjamin Beguin
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: B2B, Hardware, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Small and Medium Businesses, Software
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Tindie
Tindie is an online marketplace enabling hardware developers to fund and sell their products.
Founder(s): Emile Petrone
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, E-Commerce, Electronics, Marketplace, Mechanical Engineering
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Mantle
Mantle is metal 3D printing company that has developed technology for precision metal components such as tooling.
Founder(s): James R. Groves, Stephen Connor, Ted Sorom
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, Industrial Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
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Malachite Technologies
Malachite Technologies offers fully integrated equipment and process services.
Founder(s): Robert Weiss
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor
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SupplyBetter
SupplyBetter makes it easy to share your experience by using data from your purchase orders.
Founder(s): James Bond, Matthew Du Pont, Robert Martinez
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
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Mindtribe
Mindtribe is the creative engineering backbone for startups and global companies looking to build groundbreaking connected hardware.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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Mazzetti
Mazzetti is a MEP engineering design and technology consulting provides MEPT Engineering, Commissioning, Healthcare & Technology Consulting.
Founder(s): Gene Burton
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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Swope Design Solutions
Swope Design Solutions is a mechanical engineering firm that designs and develops machinery products.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design
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Motive Mechatronics
Motive Mechatronics focuses on the design, actuation, fabrication and development of unique robotic systems.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Developer Platform, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics
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Radicand, Inc.
Hardware Product Development & Start-Up Incubator
Founder(s): Gregory Kress
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Embedded Systems, Incubators, Industrial Design, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design
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Meyers + Engineers
Meyers + Engineers provides electrical & mechanical engineering services, fire protection systems, plumbing & building performance systems.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Mechanical Engineering, Smart Building
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Scanforce.io
Digital building plans – 2D Architectural Plans, 3D Building Models (BIM), 360° photo walk-throughs
Founder(s): Isaac Kendall, Rich Rusnack
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Architecture, Asset Management, Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Environmental Engineering, Facility Management, Mechanical Engineering, Property Management, Real Estate, Software
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Aethlabs
AethLabs focus on the development of high-quality personal exposure and Black Carbon monitoring instruments.
Founder(s): Jeff Blair, Steven Blair
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
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List Engineering Company
List Engineering Company offers HVAC engineering, plumbing, fire protection system, mechanical master planning and LEED consulting services.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Professional Services
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San Francisco Skateboard Company
Meet the first skateboard company started and owned by skateboarders that are also software and mechanical engineers in silicon valley.
Founder(s): Jeffery Padgett
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Sporting Goods, Sports
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E-Source Solutions
E-Source Solutions engages in the installation, sale and service of EBT CT scanners.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Delivery, Mechanical Engineering, Professional Services
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San Francisco Boat Works
San Francisco Boat Works offers custom fabrication, deck transformation, painting, flooring, recreational, and electrical repair services.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Recreational Vehicles
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Fortices
Fortices designs and develops telephone entry and voice intercom systems solutions as well as offers installation and support services.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Hardware, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
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Granite Excavation & Demolition
Granite Excavation & Demolition focuses on drilling, excavation, asbestos abatement, hazardous soil treatment and utility installation.
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Location: South San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, Professional Services
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Pribuss Engineering
Pribuss Engineering is a premier contractor for plumbing, heating, and fire protection.
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Location: South San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Commercial, Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Residential
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The Fresh Mat
The Fresh Mat is a cleaning machine that automates the cleaning of multi-user Fitness equipment.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Fitness, Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering
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Buffx Company
BuffX Company offers innovative services in SSR relays, mechanical engineering consulting, and electrical engineering consulting.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Mechanical Engineering, Service Industry
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Gayner Engineers
Gayner Engineers is a mechanical or industrial engineering construction company.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Construction, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Service Industry
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