Actuator Gear Design Engineer
Core
Lead the architecture, design, and integration of custom robotic actuator gearing and gear stages for advanced robotic systems.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (actuator/gear systems)
Builds
Custom gearbox assemblies and precision electromechanical actuator subsystems
Domain
Robotics / Precision Mechatronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-performance gearing system design, system-level trade studies (torque density, bandwidth, efficiency, thermal, inertia, reliability), precision electromechanical assembly design, prototype bring-up and debugging, test methodology development, DFM/DFA/DFT strategies, vendor qualification
Preferred skills
Motors/transmissions/bearings/encoders/structural design/thermal management knowledge, actuator sensing architectures, machining/casting/molding/assembly processes, CAD/PLM tools (NX/Teamcenter), validation plans and failure analysis workflows, scaling hardware from prototype to high volume
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Lead architecture and design of custom robotic actuator gearing; Define actuator requirements and system-level trade studies; Design precision electromechanical assemblies; Drive actuator integration with controls/firmware/software teams; Develop and evaluate architectures with integrated sensing; Build and validate prototypes; Develop test methodologies and characterization infrastructure; Analyze test data for failure modes; Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers for production transition; Support DFM/DFA/DFT and assembly strategies; Contribute to actuator sourcing and supply-chain development; Document designs and validation results; Establish engineering standards and workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC