Robotics CAE Engineer - Structural FEA & Dynamics

Mind Robotics Inc.

Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mind Robotics Inc. is seeking a CAE Engineer to own the structural integrity and dynamic performance of our robot from concept to production.

You will lead FEA/MBd analyses of arms, torso, base, and end effectors, and correlate models with physical test data to drive design decisions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in structural FEA for electromechanical systems, strong fundamentals in stress, dynamics and vibration, and proficiency with Abaqus, Ansys, and scripting for automated

Qualifications

5+ years of experience performing structural FEA on complex electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Own structural CAE across the robot. Arms, torso, base, and end effectors - from concept through production validation.
Build and analyze FE models from component level to full-system assemblies: linear and non-linear static analysis for strength, stiffness, and deflection, including bolted joints, contact, and buckling.
Perform dynamic analyses - modal, frequency response, transient, and shock / impact, covering structural resonances, base-induced vibration during locomotion, and collision events during manipulation.
Use multibody dynamics (MBD) to derive structural load cases from real task duty cycles, including sustained static-hold and fault conditions, and flow them into component FEA and fatigue analysis.
Own the arm and torso stiffness budget and predict tip deflection and torsional compliance and their impact on end-effector positioning accuracy.
Correlate models with physical test (strain gauges, accelerometers, modal testing) and establish modeling standards, load-case libraries, and CAE best practices for the company.