Senior Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead architecture design and technical requirement breakdown of planetary reducers for robotic joints, optimizing strength, stiffness, durability, efficiency, and weight.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (planetary reducers)
Builds
Planetary reducers for robotic joints
Domain
Robotics + Mechanical Power Transmission
Required skills
Planetary transmission principles, gear geometry, strength and life calculations, load sharing, backlash control, bearing selection, shaft system design, 3D CAD (Creo), transmission analysis tools (KISSsoft, Romax, MASTA), finite element analysis (ANSYS)
Preferred skills
End-to-end project experience in precision planetary reducers, robotic rotary joints, collaborative robot actuators, servo systems, compact high-torque transmission products, integration of motors/encoders/brakes/torque sensors, APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D, GD&T, automotive-grade product development, patent development, supplier technical management, platform planning, leading small technical teams
Technologies
Creo, KISSsoft, Romax, MASTA, ANSYS
Responsibilities
Lead architecture design and technical requirement breakdown of planetary reducers; Design sun gears, planet gears, ring gears, planet carriers, shafts, and supporting bearings; Perform gear contact stress, bending strength, load distribution, transmission error, and backlash optimization analyses; Define lubrication, sealing, materials, heat treatment, surface strengthening, and tolerance systems; Drive integrated design with frameless motors, encoders, brakes, torque sensors, and housings; Develop DV/PV validation plans and coordinate testing; Establish platform-level design standards, calculation methodologies, and DFMEA processes; Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality teams on process reviews and mass production launch
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
