Senior Engineer - Dexterous End Effector Design

Maven Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Robotics is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the development of dexterous robot end-effectors in a fast-moving startup in San Francisco. You will own the full product development cycle for high-performance manipulation hardware, from concept to prototyping and testing.

You will collaborate across business development, simulation, controls, software, testing, and industrial design teams to define use-cases, performance requirements, and packaging, while shaping architecture for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing high performance robotic systems.
• Experience designing and developing dexterous manipulation systems.
• Experience with electromechanical integration including motors, sensors, servo drives, packaging, and wiring.

Responsibilities

• Own the full product development cycle for dexterous manipulation end-effectors.
• Prototype innovative concepts for dexterous end-effectors ranging from simple two-fingered grippers to multi-fingered humanoid hands.
• Work closely with 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

Dexterous manipulation

Robotic systems

Electromechanical integration

Self-starter

Startup environment

Education

BS/MS/PhD in mechanical engineering / robotics / mechatronics

Tools

Motors

Sensors

Servo drives

Electronics packaging

Wiring

Job description

Role Description

We are seeking an exceptional Sr. Engineer to lead the development of dexterous robot end-effectors.

In this role you will:

• Own the full product development cycle for dexterous manipulation end-effectors.


• 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing high performance robotic systems.


• BS, MS, or Phd 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.

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