Senior Mechanical Engineer - Actuation
Core
Design and develop electric actuation systems (rotary and linear) for next-generation humanoid robots, focusing on joint/mechanism design, testing, and scalability.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (actuation/robotics)
Builds
Electric motors, drivetrains, electromechanical packaging, and joint mechanisms for humanoid robots
Domain
Robotics, manufacturing, AI-powered automation
Required skills
Electric actuation design, CAD (NX/SolidWorks/Creo), FEA analysis, GD&T, kinematics, statics, dynamics, electromechanical packaging optimization, prototyping, testing, planetary gears, linear transmissions
Preferred skills
Humanoid/legged robotics experience, motor control systems, PCB layout principles
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, Creo, FEA tools
Responsibilities
Lead detailed design and analysis of actuators, guide junior engineers, conduct engineering analysis, create GD&T-informed drawings and BOMs, perform DVP&R, iterate designs for scalability and DFMA
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC