Role Id:
1
Mechanical Engineer - Robot Hardware Design
LOCATION:
San Francisco Bay Area, California USA
Role Description

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Mechanical Engineer - Robot Hardware Design to design and test innovative robotic hardware ranging from overall robot configuration down to detailed design of actuators and mechanisms.

In this role you will:

  • Brainstorm and develop innovative and practical concepts for general purpose robotic systems.
  • Work closely with our business development, modeling & simulation, software, integration & testing, and industrial design teams to define loading conditions, performance requirements and packaging.
  • Design assemblies and components in 3D CAD from conceptual architecture through detailed design and drawing release.
  • Work with vendors and manufacturers to produce your components.
  • Support assembly, integration, and testing of robotic hardware.
Qualifications

Must-have:

  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or similar field.
  • Expert user of 3D CAD software to design complex parts and assemblies.
  • Experience designing robotic systems or other automated electromechanically actuated systems.
  • Familiarity with structural design and analysis principles including FEA.
  • Experience with electromechanical integration, including motors, sensors, servo drives, speed reducers, electronics packaging, and wiring.
  • Self-starter attitude with strong ability to identify problems, prioritize them, then plan and execute working solutions.
  • Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced startup environment and eagerness to support the team on a variety of topics.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience designing high performance, high power-density actuators.
  • Experience designing and analyzing structures that are optimized for mass and stiffness.
  • Expert user of Siemens NX CAD software.
  • High volume manufacturing experience. Design of cast and molded parts.
  • Experience owning a product through the full development process from prototyping through high-volume production.
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