Senior Actuator Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Design and develop torque-dense actuators for humanoid robot joints and dynamic mechanisms to enable mobility and manipulation.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (robotic actuators)
Builds
Robotic actuators integrated into HMND-01 Alpha humanoid platform
Domain
Robotics / Mechatronics / Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Mechanical design fundamentals, system integration, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), torque-dense actuator design, gearbox design (strain wave, planetary), 3D CAD modeling, material selection, manufacturing process design, rapid prototyping, mechanical testing, design reviews, risk assessment, technical documentation
Preferred skills
KISSsoft or RoMax usage, ball/lead/roller screw actuator design, humanoid/legged/mobile robot experience, FEA or structural simulation, motor/gearbox thermal modeling, robotics/aerospace/automotive startup background
Technologies
SolidWorks, NX, 3D printing, CNC machining, casting, injection moulding, extrusion
Responsibilities
Size and design torque dense actuators; select reduction methods and develop gearbox designs; create 3D CAD models and production drawings; select materials and manufacturing methods; lead rapid prototyping and iteration; design components for high volume production; integrate actuators and sensors; conduct mechanical testing and validation; perform design reviews, risk assessments, and safety analysis; generate and maintain technical documentation; own mechanical subsystems from concept through deployment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
