Robotics Hardware Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components for robots such as mobile manipulators and grippers
• Design, build, and improve data collection equipment such as UMI rigs
• Integrate hardware including motors, sensors, and electrical systems, and conduct performance tests
• Work with machining and assembly vendors to build and iteratively improve prototypes
• Manage drawings and BOMs and define hardware interfaces with the control and AI teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field
• At least N years of experience developing robotics or mechatronics hardware
• 3D CAD design skills using tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA
• Experience setting up and controlling motors and motor drivers
• Hands-on experience from design through prototyping and validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing robotic hands or grippers
• Experience developing wire- or tendon-driven mechanisms
• Experience implementing mechatronic systems, including electrical circuits, wiring, and communications
• Experience using structural analysis tools such as FEM
• Experience designing for small-batch or mass production (DFM/DFA)

Who We Are Looking For

• You go beyond design to build, test, and complete working hardware
• You enjoy rapid prototyping and iterative improvement
• You collaborate with control and AI teams to solve problems