Company Overview

Maven Robotics is building the world’s leading general-purpose AI robots.

We are currently operating in stealth and are growing the world’s best team in AI robotics. We are looking for self-starters that are the world’s best in their field, who can innovate from a deep understanding of the fundamentals, and who share our values of unwavering truth seeking and integrity, humility, curiosity, and relentless determination.

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.