Senior Mechanical Engineer - Robotic Actuators

Foundation Robotics Lab; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Robotics Lab in San Francisco is seeking engineers and scientists to join a high-impact team building the next generation of rotary actuators for humanoid robots. Many roles welcome diverse backgrounds; strong technical ability and a track record of delivering reliable hardware are valued.

We expect candidates to have 3+ years design experience, a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics, and hands-on fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years design experience in precision mechanisms.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics and controls.
• Experience with thermal analysis, FEA, and 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of electric motors, gear reduction and motion control.
• Hands-on fabrication and prototyping.
• Reliability testing and production changes experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design of high-performance electromechanical systems.
• Lead end-to-end hardware development from concept to production.
• Collaborate with electrical, motor design, controls, embedded systems and manufacturing teams.
• Push torque density, efficiency, manufacturability, reliability and packaging.
• Help define new architectures and influence technical direction.

Skills

High precision mechanism design

Rotational assemblies (gears, motors)

Statics, dynamics & controls

Hands-on fabrication & prototyping

Reliability testing & failure analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

3D CAD

FEA

Thermal analysis

Job description

Foundation Robotics Lab in San Francisco is seeking engineers and scientists to join a high-impact team building the next generation of rotary actuators for humanoid robots. Many roles welcome diverse backgrounds; strong technical ability and a track record of delivering reliable hardware are valued.

We expect candidates to have 3+ years design experience, a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics, and hands-on fabrication skills.