Prototype Engineer
Core
Design, fabricate, and validate electromechanical and robotic prototypes to support research experiments and engineering development.
Role type
Senior IC hardware prototype engineer
Builds
End-to-end prototype systems, fixtures, jigs, test rigs, and custom tooling for research workflows
Domain
Robotics and physical AI hardware
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, electrical design, CAD, PCB development, sensor integration, actuator selection, hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, debugging, firmware integration, failure mode analysis
Preferred skills
Rapid prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, documentation
Technologies
CAD, PCB design tools, sensor suites, actuator systems, wiring harnesses
Responsibilities
Design and fabricate mechanical, electrical, and sensor prototypes; Partner with researchers to translate experimental requirements into buildable systems; Build end-to-end prototype systems from concept to validation; Design and iterate on fixtures, jigs, test rigs, and custom tooling; Evaluate and select sensors, actuators, and off-the-shelf components; Develop quick-turn PCBs, wiring harnesses, and cable assemblies; Perform hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and debugging of electromechanical and robotic systems; Collaborate with software engineers to integrate hardware with control systems; Identify and address failure modes in unstructured environments; Document designs, test results, and build procedures