Mechanical Engineer, Robotics, DeepMind

Google DeepMind; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind in Cambridge, MA seeks a Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms and Actuation) to help build the core hardware for advanced robots capable of dexterous, general actions. You will design actuators, develop structural and kinematic systems, and create precise 3D models and drawings for manufacturing.

The role emphasizes rapid hardware development, cross-functional collaboration, and applying DFMA, GD&T, and electro-mechanical integration to maximize torque density, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience working in a robotics technical environment, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced modeling, multi-physics simulation, and optimization techniques to design high-performance actuators, maximizing torque density, efficiency, and dynamic response while minimizing thermal and structural bottlenecks.
• Develop structural and kinematic systems that define the physical capabilities of advanced mobile robots, specifically focusing on the rapid development of prototype mechanisms.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) (ASME Y14.5), ensuring designs meet the performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards required for precision robotics hardware.
• Architect, select, and integrate drivetrain systems and apply deep expertise in electromagnetic motor architecture, precision gear design, bearing arrangements and lubrication methods to optimize torque density, backlash, and efficiency.
• Apply advanced DFMA principles and collaborate with manufacturing partners and vendors to select optimal processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Robotics experience

GD&T understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

CAD software

FEA

GD&T

Rapid prototyping

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience working in a robotics technical environment, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience working in a robotics technical environment, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience designing precision actuation for robotics applications.
• Deep technical expertise in robotics mechanical design, including considerations for dynamic loads, shock/vibration isolation, and thermal management.
• High proficiency in advanced CAD modeling, Finite Element Analysis, and rapid fabrication techniques.

About The Job

As a Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms and Actuation), Robotics team, your mission is to build components for advanced robots capable of dexterous, general, and useful physical actions. You will contribute to developing the core hardware systems for our robots, aiming to enhance the lives of billions worldwide through advancements in the physical realm.

As a Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms and Actuation), you will engage in a variety of challenging projects, from inventing and prototyping complex mechanisms in laboratory settings to validating them on mobile robots. You will be a creative engineer driven by curiosity, strong intuition, and a proven track record working in a company that has shipped complex software-enabled products that include the key elements in robotics: actuation, high performance structural components, sensing, and compute. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with a multi-functional team dedicated to advancing the field of robotics through rapid hardware development and testing.

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer diverse learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced modeling, multi-physics simulation, and optimization techniques to design high-performance actuators, maximizing torque density, efficiency, and dynamic response while minimizing thermal and structural bottlenecks.
• Develop structural and kinematic systems that define the physical capabilities of advanced mobile robots, specifically focusing on the rapid development of prototype mechanisms.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) (ASME Y14.5), ensuring designs meet the performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards required for precision robotics hardware.
• Architect, select, and integrate drivetrain systems and apply deep expertise in electromagnetic motor architecture, precision gear design, bearing arrangements and lubrication methods to optimize torque density, backlash, and efficiency.
• Apply advanced DFMA principles and collaborate with manufacturing partners and vendors to select optimal processes.

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