Robotics Mechanical Tech Lead - End Effectors

Humanoid; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Private healthcare

Pension 8%

Free meals

Career ownership

Job summary

Humanoid is shaping the future of humanoid robotics. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Tech Lead to own the mechanical design of our robotic end effectors and steer the mechanical engineering team’s direction.

You will lead end-to-end design from requirements and concept through CAD, drawings, testing and production hand-off, while mentoring engineers and collaborating with electrical, firmware and prototyping teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 6+ years of mechanical design experience in robotics or electromechanical products.
• Experience leading or mentoring mechanical engineers and driving technical direction.
• Experience gathering requirements from customers and translating to specs.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with 3D printing, CNC machining, injection moulding, sheet metal.
• Hands-on prototyping and integration of electromechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design strategy and architecture for end-effector products.
• Lead design reviews and mentor engineers to raise technical standards.
• Gather requirements from customers and stakeholders, translate to specs.
• Design components and enclosures end-to-end using CAD from concept to drawings.
• Integrate cameras, sensors, PCBAs and mechatronics into assemblies with other teams.
• Balance weight, durability, ergonomics, manufacturability for optimal solutions.
• Select materials and processes including 3D printing, CNC, sheet metal, injection moulding.
• Define and lead test plans for structural, environmental, and durability testing.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles as designs move to production.

Skills

Robotics design

Siemens NX CAD

GD&T & tolerance

Prototyping & manufacturing

Leadership & mentoring

Requirements development

Mechatronics integration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens NX

3D printing

CNC machining

Job description

Humanoid is shaping the future of humanoid robotics. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Tech Lead to own the mechanical design of our robotic end effectors and steer the mechanical engineering team’s direction.

You will lead end-to-end design from requirements and concept through CAD, drawings, testing and production hand-off, while mentoring engineers and collaborating with electrical, firmware and prototyping teams.