Mechanical Engineer, Humanoid Robotics — Rapid Prototyping

Persona AI Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonus

Medical benefits

Equity

PTO

Winter break

Job summary

Persona AI is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to help design our humanoid robots for heavy industry, from initial sketches through CAD modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and deployment on real job sites in Houston.

You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams (electrical, software, controls, UX/UI, industrial design) to deliver robust, manufacturable systems that perform reliably in demanding environments and scale to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Robotics, Biomechatronics, Mechatronics, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine mechanical designs for advanced humanoid robotics, including actuators, manipulators, and integrated systems.
• Own your designs from initial sketches through CAD modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct simulations, structural analysis, and performance evaluations to optimize system functionality.
• Generate comprehensive documentation, including CAD drawings, block diagrams, test plans, fabrication, and assembly instructions.
• Interface with external manufacturing partners to optimize designs for manufacturing, testing, and assembly.
• Engage hands‑on in the lab, transforming your designs from ideas to production systems through rapid, iterative development cycles.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teammates (electrical, software, controls, UX/UI, and industrial designers) to ensure seamless integration across the product.
• Solve fascinating engineering challenges daily, pushing the boundaries of robotics technology.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Robotics design

DFM manufacturing

Systems integration

Material selection

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Hands-on prototyping

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Prototyping tools

Job description

Persona AI is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to help design our humanoid robots for heavy industry, from initial sketches through CAD modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and deployment on real job sites in Houston.

You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams (electrical, software, controls, UX/UI, industrial design) to deliver robust, manufacturable systems that perform reliably in demanding environments and scale to production.