Role & responsibilities
Robotics Mechanical Systems Engineer
Key words- SolidWorks, CATIA, Servo System Design, motor sizing, gear ratio optimization for mobile manipulation, humanoid robotics, legged locomotion systems
Job Description
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in mechanical design of robotic or other complex systems such as automotive, with exposure to at least one of: mobile manipulation, humanoid robotics, or legged locomotion systems
- Strong theoretical foundation in robot kinematics and dynamics applicable to diverse robot morphologies
- Proven experience with servo system integration, including motor sizing, gear ratio optimization, and control system requirements
- Hands-on experience designing servo modules that can be adapted for different robot configurations
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or similar) with experience in collaborative CAD workflows and version control
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team environment
- Experience with asynchronous collaboration tools and documentation practices for international teams
- Flexibility to occasionally accommodate meetings across different time zones
- Understanding of how mechanical design decisions impact software control strategies and simulation fidelity
- Design and develop mechanical systems for mobile manipulators, humanoid form factors, and quadruped platforms, ensuring consistency and modularity across product lines
- Collaborate with global engineering teams across different time zones to coordinate mechanical design efforts and ensure seamless integration with software and electrical systems
- Perform kinematic and dynamic analysis of robotic systems to optimize motion characteristics, workspace, and force/torque requirements across varying robot configurations
- Design and integrate servo systems including motor selection, gearbox specification, and feedback sensor integration for precise motion control in different form factors
- Develop custom servo modules with consideration for reusability across multiple robot platforms
- Create detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation that can be easily shared and understood by international team members
- Conduct FEA and multibody dynamics simulations to validate designs, sharing results and insights with the global team
- Lead and participate in virtual design reviews with team members across multiple locations and time zones
- Coordinate with software engineers to ensure mechanical designs support simulation and control requirements
- Support manufacturing and assembly processes in various global locations, creating clear work instructions and providing remote troubleshooting support
- Establish mechanical design standards and best practices that can be applied across all robot platforms in the portfolio
- Experience working on multiple robot form factors (manipulators, bipedal, quadrupedal) within the same organization
- Knowledge of modular design principles for creating reusable mechanical subsystems
- Understanding of how to design hardware that facilitates sim-to-real transfer
- Experience with collaborative robot (cobot) design and safety standards across different robot types
- Background in designing common actuator modules that can be used across different robot joints and platforms
- Knowledge of scalable manufacturing strategies for robot families
- Experience coordinating with contract manufacturers and suppliers globally
- Proficiency in creating technical documentation for multicultural audiences
- Understanding of compliance and certification requirements in multiple international markets
- Multi-Platform Design: Creating mechanical systems that work across mobile, humanoid, and quadruped platforms
- Servo System Design: Motor selection and integration strategies that scale across different robot sizes and payloads
- Structural Analysis: Load analysis for varied robot configurations and use cases
- Modular Architecture: Designing interchangeable components and subsystems
- Global Collaboration: Experience with distributed development tools, clear documentation practices, and cross-cultural communication
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