Actuator Design Engineer for Robotics & Precision Mechanics

Walden Robotics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Cash Bonus

Company Equity

Company-subsidized Insurance Programs

401(k) With Company Match

Flexible PTO

Daily Lunch

Job summary

Walden Robotics in Cambridge, MA designs high-performance actuators and integrates them into robot platforms from concept to production. The role focuses on delivering precise mechanical components and subassemblies with cross-functional collaboration across controls, electrical, and firmware teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in precision electromechanical product delivery or a Master's with 1 year of experience, with strong 3D CAD, GD&T, and first-principles analysis for structural and

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of experience in precision electromechanical product delivery or a Master's degree with 1 year of experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD, GD&T, and first-principles analysis for structural and thermal design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-performance actuator mechanical components and subassemblies from concept through production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, electrical, and firmware teams to integrate actuators into the robot platform.

Skills

Actuator Design

Gear Train Design

3D CAD

GD&T

Tolerance Analysis

FEA

DFM/DFA

Electromechanical Systems

Structural Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Dynamometer Testing

Robotics

BLDC Motor Integration

Precision Mechanical Components

KISSsoft

SolidWorks

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Walden Robotics in Cambridge, MA designs high-performance actuators and integrates them into robot platforms from concept to production. The role focuses on delivering precise mechanical components and subassemblies with cross-functional collaboration across controls, electrical, and firmware teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in precision electromechanical product delivery or a Master's with 1 year of experience, with strong 3D CAD, GD&T, and first-principles analysis for structural and