Mechanical Design Engineer, Actuators
Core
Design and build the mechanical heart of bimanual robots, specifically transmissions, structures, and thermal systems for actuators that determine joint strength, precision, and durability.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (actuators)
Builds
In-house robot actuators and transmission systems for home robotics
Domain
Robotics + Precision Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Transmission design (planetary, harmonic, cycloidal), motor integration, structural design, life testing definition, assembly and test design, performance roadmap planning
Preferred skills
Acoustic optimization, QDD actuation experience, EVT/DVT/PVT volume production experience
Technologies
SolidWorks, FEA
Responsibilities
Design planetary/harmonic/cycloidal transmissions for torque density and efficiency; integrate motors with encoders and structures; design actuator packages with bearings, sealing, and thermal paths; define and run life tests based on fleet data; design for in-house assembly and calibration; drive actuator performance roadmap with controls and firmware teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
