Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Prototyping
Core
Design, prototype, and test thermal solutions to reduce noise and improve reliability for autonomous humanoid robots.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Prototyping)
Builds
Thermal components (heat sinks, cold plates, airflow channels, fans, ducts, insulation) and rapid thermal mockups for humanoid robot platforms.
Domain
Robotics / Thermal Engineering / Acoustics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
3D CAD design, rapid prototyping (FDM/SLA/CNC/sheet metal), thermal/acoustic testing, experiment design and execution, simulation tools (CFD/FEA), instrumentation (thermocouples, microphones, accelerometers, DAQ), thermal bench testing, IR thermography, smoke tests, dye flow visualization
Preferred skills
Acoustic modeling, vibration damping, noise isolation techniques, experience with sound chambers, hot-wire anemometers, CATIA V6
Technologies
FDM, SLA, CNC, sheet metal, foam, gasketing, thermocouples, microphones, accelerometers, airflow sensors, DAQ hardware, IR cameras, CFD, FEA, CATIA V6
Responsibilities
Design and iterate 3D CAD models of thermal components; prototype concepts using various manufacturing methods; run experiments to characterize noise and thermal loads; evaluate fan characteristics and system impedance; instrument prototypes with sensors and DAQ hardware; perform thermal and acoustic testing; conduct smoke tests, dye flow visualization, and IR thermography.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
