Mechanical Engineer, Robotics

Highlights

• Own structural and kinematic systems for Asimov open-source humanoid robot.
• Design joints, actuators and body assemblies from concept to production hardware.
• Run load, fatigue and thermal testing to validate real-world robot performance.

Ideal candidate

Hands-on mechanical engineer with 3+ years building complex electromechanical products who thrives owning hardware from CAD to real robots. Tinkerer at heart who loves fast iteration, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and open-source building.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience on high-complexity electromechanical products
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for detailed parts, multibody assemblies, surfaces and drawings
• Proven track record with sheet metal fabrication and traditional/additive manufacturing
• Experience with GD&T and producing 2D engineering drawings for manufacturing and QA
• Ability to run FEA simulations (static, dynamic & thermal) and interpret results
• Comfortable working within aggressive cost and weight constraints without sacrificing reliability
• Hands-on experience with material selection, actuator selection, fasteners and mechanisms
• Proficient in rapid prototyping methods (FDM, SLA, CNC, laser cutting)