Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanisms
Core
Design articulated mechanisms (multi-DOF joints, manipulators, grippers, linkages) for bimanual home robots, optimizing the complete electromechanical system for capability, size, weight, safety, cost, and durability.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (robotics mechanisms)
Builds
Bimanual robots operating in customer homes
Domain
Robotics / Consumer Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Articulated mechanism design, mechanical design fundamentals (motors, gearboxes, bearings, linkages), CAD (Onshape, SolidWorks, Creo), actuator & transmission design, mechanical analysis (FEA, dynamics, fatigue), production design for manufacturing
Preferred skills
Integrated actuator design, reliability engineering (ALT, HALT, DFMEA), cable routing through joints, EVT/DVT/PVT to volume production
Technologies
Onshape, SolidWorks, Creo, BLDC motors, harmonic drives, strain-wave gearing, planetary gearboxes, cycloidal drives
Responsibilities
Architect and develop multi-DOF actuated assemblies; Engineer mechanisms for real-world durability against impacts and wear; Own designs end-to-end from concept to production release; Balance torque, speed, stiffness, and mass for system-level performance; Validate designs via FEA, tolerance analysis, and physical testing; Collaborate with controls, electrical, and industrial design teams to optimize the full robot system
