Principal Mechanical Engineer (Humanoid Robot)

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. seeks an engineer to design precise, durable mechanical components and joints for humanoid robots. The role focuses on kinematic and dynamic analysis to improve performance and efficiency.

You will integrate actuators and sensors with electrical and control teams, prototype and test mechanisms, and support safe, cost-effective manufacturing and assembly. Proficiency with CAD software and hands-on prototyping are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience designing mechanical components, preferably robotic joints or precision mechanisms.
• Proficiency with CAD software and familiarity with actuation systems and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on prototyping or machining experience; robotics standards knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and joints for humanoid robots using kinematic and dynamic analysis.
• Integrate actuators and sensors with electrical and control teams.
• Prototype and test mechanisms to verify performance and reliability.
• Support safe, cost-effective manufacturing and assembly processes.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Robotics

Humanoid Robot Joints

Kinematic Analysis

Dynamic Analysis

Bearing Selection

Gear Selection

Materials Selection

Actuation Systems

Servo Motors

Harmonic Drives

Torque Sensors

CAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Rapid Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Robotics / Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Design and optimize precise, durable, lightweight mechanical components and joints for humanoid robots, using kinematic and dynamic analysis to improve performance and efficiency. Integrate actuators and sensors with electrical and control teams, prototype and test mechanisms, and support safe, reliable, cost-effective manufacturing and assembly.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or a related field is required, along with experience designing mechanical components, preferably robotic joints or precision mechanisms. Candidates should be proficient with CAD software, familiar with actuation systems and manufacturing processes, and have hands-on prototyping or machining experience; robotics standards knowledge and humanoid or industrial robotics experience are advantageous.

Key Skills:

Mechanical Design, Robotics, Humanoid Robot Joints, Kinematic Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Bearing Selection, Gear Selection, Materials Selection, Actuation Systems, Servo Motors, Harmonic Drives, Torque Sensors, CAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, Rapid Prototyping