Actuator Design Engineer
Core
Lead the architecture, design, and integration of custom precision electromechanical actuators for advanced robotic systems, covering motors, transmissions, sensing, thermal systems, and structural components.
Role type
Senior IC actuator design and integration engineer
Builds
Custom electromechanical actuators and robotic hardware subsystems
Domain
Robotics / Mechatronics / Electromechanical Systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
electromechanical system design, motor and transmission design, thermal management, structural design, tolerance and alignment analysis, failure analysis, DFM/DFA/DFT, CAD/PLM tool proficiency, prototype bring-up and debugging, system-level trade studies
Preferred skills
robotics actuator development, encoder integration strategies, manufacturing process scaling (EVT/DVT/PVT), vendor qualification, supply chain development
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Lead actuator architecture and design; define requirements and trade studies; design precision electromechanical assemblies; drive integration with controls and software teams; develop and validate prototypes; build test methodologies and characterization infrastructure; analyze test data for failure modes; collaborate on manufacturing transition; document designs and engineering decisions; establish engineering standards and workflows.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC