Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotics Mechanisms

humanoid; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage (US)

PTO 23 days

401(k) with match

Equity

Free daily catered lunch in-office

Collaboration with AI/robotics experts

Product influence opportunities

Job summary

Humanoid in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for the Core Platform team to translate ambitious ideas into high-performing robotic solutions. You will design, prototype, validate, and document mechanisms and structures while ensuring manufacturability and safety.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, CAD, FEA, GD&T, and transitioning concepts to production. We offer comprehensive health coverage, PTO, equity, and a chance to influence next‑generation

Qualifications

• BSME with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing high‑performance mechanical structures, motion mechanisms, and integrated systems, ideally in robotics or comparable high‑precision fields.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, Creo) with experience in FEA and topology optimization. We use SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of ASME drafting standards, including GD&T (Y14.5-2018).
• Experience transitioning designs from early concepts (NPI, EVT, DVT) to production.
• Familiarity with production processes such as casting, sheet metal, stamping, hydroforming, composites, and compliant energy-absorbing structures.
• Experience designing lightweight, high-performance structures, compliant mechanisms, and flexible energy-absorbing designs.
• Creative and collaborative thinking with a team-first mentality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Open-Ended Design Requirements: transform broad project requirements into detailed design specs.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: work with engineers from various disciplines to design prototype robots.
• Innovate with Mechanisms and Structures: design interfaces and structures that elevate performance.
• CAD Design & Documentation: create CAD models, drawings, assembly documents, and test plans.
• Analysis and Validation: perform analyses and validate designs through bench tests.
• Troubleshoot and Implement Solutions: identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Vendor Management: collaborate with external vendors to meet Humanoid’s requirements.
• Adapt to Changing Needs: stay flexible and team-oriented.

Skills

High-performance mechanical design

Motion mechanisms

Integrated systems

CAD proficiency (NX, SolidWorks, Creo)

FEA & topology optimization

GD&T (Y14.5-2018)

Education

BSME

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Humanoid in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for the Core Platform team to translate ambitious ideas into high-performing robotic solutions. You will design, prototype, validate, and document mechanisms and structures while ensuring manufacturability and safety.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, CAD, FEA, GD&T, and transitioning concepts to production. We offer comprehensive health coverage, PTO, equity, and a chance to influence next‑generation