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Mechanical Engineer, Dynamometer and Actuator Testing Infrastructure

OpenAI · San Francisco

CHECKED 23H AGO

Frontier labremote$225k–$318k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Design and own dynamometer test cells for robotic actuator characterization.
  • Build precision fixtures, load paths, and guarding for high-energy rigs.
  • Partner across electrical and software to deliver high-uptime test cells.

What they offer

  • Equity

Ideal candidate

Hands-on mechanical engineer energized by precision test rigs and rotating machinery who owns hardware from concept through daily operation and thrives partnering across disciplines to reveal real actuator performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • Experience designing mechanical systems for dynamometers, robotics, automation, or rotating machinery.
  • Strong understanding of structures, load paths, shafts, bearings, couplings, and vibration.
  • Experience designing fixtures, test stands, frames, and precision mechanical interfaces.
  • Proficiency with CAD and drawing release workflows (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
  • Hands-on experience with assembly, machining, metrology, and lab troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with mechanical safety for rotating equipment and containment.

Lab profile

About OpenAI

Builds safe frontier AI models and products like ChatGPT for broad benefit.

What they build

  • ChatGPT
  • OpenAI API
  • Frontier AI models

Known for

  • Frontier-scale distributed ML training
  • Massive GPU fleet and data center operations
  • Exabyte-scale data lakes and streaming
  • AI alignment and safety research

Key facts

  • Operates one of the world's largest GPU fleets
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