Mechanical Engineer
Core
Designing electromechanical components and subassemblies for the next generation of commercial humanoid robots (Digit) to perform physically demanding tasks in warehouses and manufacturing facilities.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Robotics)
Builds
Electromechanical parts, subassemblies, and prototypes for the Digit humanoid robot fleet.
Domain
Robotics / Automation / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD (Solidworks/Siemens NX/Creo/Onshape), FEA, thermal analysis, tolerance stacks, static/dynamic analysis, actuator characterization, power transmission design, motor/sensor knowledge, prototyping, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Robotic design, transmission/actuator design, PLM/PDM experience, Creo/Windchill experience, advanced degree in engineering/robotics
Technologies
Solidworks, Siemens NX, Creo, Onshape, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Own 3D/2D design of electromechanical components and subassemblies; collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements; perform engineering analyses to validate designs; present and participate in design reviews; support root cause investigations; contribute to engineering process development; create and maintain design documentation.
Seniority
Mid-level (0-3 years experience)