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Senior Prototype Engineer

Canada, Vancouver, BCFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-05
Based in United Kingdom, United States

Core

Lead the development, assembly, integration, and validation of advanced humanoid robotic systems, with a focus on robotic hands, arms, end-effectors, and complex electromechanical mechanisms.

Role type

Senior Prototype Engineer (Technical Lead)

Builds

Humanoid robot prototypes (hands, arms, actuators, sensors)

Domain

Robotics / Mechatronics / Hardware Engineering

Required skills

Robotics prototyping, Mechatronics, Electromechanical integration, Team management, Hands-on hardware assembly, Troubleshooting, Root-cause analysis, Sensor calibration, Actuator commissioning, Project coordination

Preferred skills

Humanoid robot development, Dexterous robotic hands, Multi-DoF mechanisms, Tactile/Force sensors, Motor control systems, Rapid prototyping (3D printing/CNC), CAD (SolidWorks), Python/ROS

Technologies

EtherCAT, CAN, SolidWorks, Python, ROS/ROS2, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters

Responsibilities

Lead development, assembly, and commissioning of complex robotic prototypes; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technicians; Drive advanced hardware troubleshooting and root-cause analysis; Coordinate prototype activities and resource allocation; Establish and improve prototyping processes and validation standards; Support system-level testing and prototype-to-production transitions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management