Mechanical Engineer, Dynamometer and Actuator Testing Infrastructure
Core
Design, build, and own mechanical test infrastructure (dynamometers, fixtures, load paths) for characterizing robotic actuators in a lab setting.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (test infrastructure)
Builds
Robotic actuator test cells, dynamometer structures, precision fixtures, and safety systems
Domain
Robotics / Mechanical Testing / Hardware Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical architecture design, load path analysis, stiffness and strength analysis, fatigue and vibration analysis, precision alignment strategies, modular fixturing design, CAD design, structural simulation, vendor management, lab assembly and debugging, mechanical safety system design
Preferred skills
Experience with robotic actuator dynamometers, rotating machinery, aerospace or automotive hardware, NX/SolidWorks/Creo, thermal and modal analysis, metrology and machining
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, Creo
Responsibilities
Own mechanical architecture of dynamometer and actuator test cells; Design dynamometer structures, fixtures, couplings, shafts, and torque-reaction hardware; Perform first-principles analysis for stiffness, strength, fatigue, and vibration; Create precise alignment strategies; Design modular fixturing for rapid changeover; Work with electrical engineers on cable routing and safety interfaces; Work with software engineers to define mechanical limits; Build, assemble, and debug test stands in the lab; Develop guarding and safety systems for high-energy rotating equipment; Manage fabrication partners and vendors; Establish drawings, tolerance stacks, and inspection plans; Use failure analysis to improve durability and measurement fidelity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
