Senior Dexterous End-Effector Engineer

Maven Robotics, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Robotics, Inc. is building the first general‑purpose robotics system for industrial work and seeks an engineer to own the full product development cycle for dexterous manipulation end‑effectors, from architecture through detailed design.

You will collaborate with business development, simulation, controls, software, testing, and industrial design teams to define use-cases, performance requirements, and packaging, and you will test and integrate hardware across the development cycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing high performance robotic systems.
• BS in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or similar field.
• Experience designing and developing dexterous manipulation systems.
• Experience with electromechanical integration, including motors, sensors, servo drives, speed reducers, electronics packaging, and wiring.
• Self-starter attitude with strong ability to identify problems, prioritize them, then plan and execute working solutions.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced startup environment and eagerness to support the team on a variety of topics.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and prototype innovative concepts for dexterous end-effectors ranging from simple two-fingered grippers to multi-fingered humanoid hands
• Work closely with our business development, simulation, controls, software, testing, and industrial design teams to define use-cases, performance requirements, and packaging
• Develop high-level strategies and system architectures for dexterous manipulation systems ranging from end-effectors, tele-op training systems, and data collection devices
• Test and evaluate existing grippers, end-effectors, sensors, and data-collection devices
• Support assembly, integration, and testing of robotic hardware

Skills

Robotics systems

Mechanical engineering degree

Dexterous manipulation

Electromechanical integration

Self-starter

Startup environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Maven Robotics, Inc. is building the first general‑purpose robotics system for industrial work and seeks an engineer to own the full product development cycle for dexterous manipulation end‑effectors, from architecture through detailed design.

You will collaborate with business development, simulation, controls, software, testing, and industrial design teams to define use-cases, performance requirements, and packaging, and you will test and integrate hardware across the development cycle.