Senior Mechanical Engineer, Actuation

Why are We Hiring for this Role:

• Design and integration of rotary actuators for high performance humanoid robotic applications
• Collaboration with electromagnetic motor design engineers, gear design engineers and robotic system designers to develop the most torque dense and efficient electromechanical actuator systems in the world
• Continuously evaluate new technologies and design improvements to push the envelope on highly efficient, low cost, and reliable electromechanical systems
• Design and build motor, gear, and actuator prototypes for the validation of mechanical and electromechanical performance
• Basic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and parts chasing
• Collaboration with supply chain, vendor, and manufacturing engineers

What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:

• Demonstrated excellence in mechanical engineering in a product design and manufacturing environment
• Excellent experience with design and analysis of geared actuator systems with rotary and linear gear reduction mechanisms
• Experience in design and analysis of planetary, strain wave (Harmonics Drives), cycloidal, ball screws, belt drives, and lead screw reduction systems.
• Experience with torque and force sensing technologies and instrumentation
• Experience with thermal analysis and design for passive (natural convection) and active (forced convection) cooling
• Hands-on experience, previous project experience and/or internship is required
• Familiarity with various electric motor, motor driver, and motion control technologies
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years design experience, with a preference for high precision mechanism assemblies and or rotational assemblies (gears, motors, etc)  

Benefits

We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

Salary

The annual compensation is expected to be between $80,000 - $1,000,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.