Lead Mechanical Engineer - Robotic Hands & Actuation

Eka; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Eka Robotics in Boston is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of robotic hands and actuation systems. You will select components, oversee prototyping, and drive testing to meet demanding performance targets.

Join a hands-on team pushing the boundaries of precision, materials, and assembly. You will iterate designs with cross-functional partners and contribute to shaping scalable robotics hardware for real-world deployment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in robotic systems design, preferably involving robotic hands.
• Deep expertise with CAD tools and material selection for precision mechanisms.
• Proven experience designing actuators using frameless motors and compact actuation systems.
• Strong background in designing custom gear trains and mechanism layouts.
• In-depth understanding of mechanical tolerances and precision assembly practices.
• Ability to run basic FEA simulations for strength and deformation analysis.
• Mastery of prototyping tools, fabrication techniques, and hands-on build experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of robotic hands and actuation modules
• Select key components including actuators, bearings, sensors, and structural materials
• Build physical prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, and other fabrication methods
• Define and execute testing plans to evaluate performance against requirements
• Iterate on designs based on test results and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Skills

Robotics design

CAD tools

Actuator design

Gear trains design

Tolerance analysis

FEA simulations

Prototyping & fabrication

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

Job description

Eka Robotics in Boston is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of robotic hands and actuation systems. You will select components, oversee prototyping, and drive testing to meet demanding performance targets.

Join a hands-on team pushing the boundaries of precision, materials, and assembly. You will iterate designs with cross-functional partners and contribute to shaping scalable robotics hardware for real-world deployment.