Remote Mechanical Engineer, Actuator Dynamometer Testing

Applied Methods Ltd; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Methods Ltd. is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and own the mechanical side of our robotic actuator dynamometer and test infrastructure.

You will create test stands, fixtures, load paths, and guarding, and collaborate with electrical and software engineers to deliver high-uptime test cells. You will perform first-principles analysis, develop modular fixturing for rapid changeovers, and manage fabrication partners to ensure durability and measurement fidelity in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for robotic actuator dynamometers, robotics, automation, or high-performance hardware.
• Strong understanding of structures, load paths, shafts, bearings, couplings, fasteners, tolerances, alignment, and vibration.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical architecture of dynamometer and actuator test cells, including frames, bases, load paths, alignment, guarding, and serviceability.
• Design dynamometer structures, robotic actuator fixtures, load-motor mounts, couplings, shafts, bearings, adapters, and torque-reaction hardware.
• Translate test requirements into robust mechanical systems for torque, speed, thermal, durability, and safety testing.

Skills

Load paths

Stiffness

Rotating machinery

Fixture design

Tolerance & alignment

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering / Robotics / Mechatronics

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Applied Methods Ltd. is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and own the mechanical side of our robotic actuator dynamometer and test infrastructure.

You will create test stands, fixtures, load paths, and guarding, and collaborate with electrical and software engineers to deliver high-uptime test cells. You will perform first-principles analysis, develop modular fixturing for rapid changeovers, and manage fabrication partners to ensure durability and measurement fidelity in