Senior Planetary Gear Design Engineer - Humanoid Robotics

Schaeffler

Troy (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and 401k match (up to 6
Regular employee appreciation and公司
Schaeffler Benefits

Job summary

Schaeffler in Michigan is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead planetary gear actuator design for humanoid robotics. You will create robust 3D models and production-ready concepts using Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years CAD gear design experience, strong FEA skills, and a proven ability to document tests and specifications.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
  • 5+ years CAD experience in mechanical design.
  • Strong gear design knowledge and planetary gear actuators.
  • Experience with electric/hydraulic/pneumatic actuators for humanoid robots.
  • Proficiency in simulations/FEA to evaluate component performance.
  • US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop planetary gear actuators for humanoid robotics applications.
  • Create detailed mechanical concepts, 3D models, and production-ready designs using CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA.
  • Apply gear engineering know-how to optimize actuator performance and mechanical efficiency.
  • Conduct simulations and FEA to evaluate component behavior and improve design robustness.
  • Troubleshoot design challenges and drive solutions from concept through validation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional experts to develop innovative robotic systems.
  • Document design processes, test results, and technical specifications clearly.

Skills

Planetary gears
CAD software
FEA & simulations
Troubleshooting
Team collaboration
Technical documentation
Actuator systems
Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Robotics/automation coursework

Tools

Creo
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
CATIA

Job description

Schaeffler in Michigan is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead planetary gear actuator design for humanoid robotics. You will create robust 3D models and production-ready concepts using Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years CAD gear design experience, strong FEA skills, and a proven ability to document tests and specifications.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Gearing - Humanoid Robotics)
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Gearing - Humanoid Robotics)

Schaeffler • Troy (MI)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 130,000
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and 401k match (up to 6
Regular employee appreciation and公司
+1
Senior Gear Design Engineer - Robotic Hand Systems
Senior Gear Design Engineer - Robotic Hand Systems

Figure • San Jose (CA)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 160,000
Senior Gear & Transmission Engineer - Robotic Hand Systems
Senior Gear & Transmission Engineer - Robotic Hand Systems

Figure • San Jose (CA)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 160,000
Senior Robotics Embedded Software Engineer
Senior Robotics Embedded Software Engineer

Schaeffler • Troy (MI)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 160,000
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k with company match
+1
Senior Gear Design Engineer - Robotic Hand Systems
Senior Gear Design Engineer - Robotic Hand Systems

Figure AI • San Jose (CA)

On-site
USD 160,000 - 250,000
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Humanoid Robot)
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Humanoid Robot)

Vindynamics • Reno (NV)

On-site
USD 95,000 - 130,000
Senior Gear Design Engineer
Senior Gear Design Engineer

Figure AI • San Jose (CA)

On-site
USD 160,000 - 250,000
Senior Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer — Platform
Senior Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer — Platform

Humanoid • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 160,000 - 215,000
Health coverage
PTO 23 days
401(k) match
+4
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Humanoid Robotics
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Humanoid Robotics

Proception Inc. • Palo Alto (CA)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 170,000
Competitive salary
Equity option
Health, dental, vision
+2
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Humanoid Robotics
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Humanoid Robotics

Persona AI • Houston (TX)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 160,000
Performance-based bonus
Equity
Paid time off
+2