Senior/Staff/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Eka Robotics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eka Robotics in Boston is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to lead the hands and actuation modules. You will select actuators, bearings, sensors, and structural materials, and translate requirements into robust hardware.

You will build physical prototypes with 3D printing and CNC machining, run testing plans, and iterate designs based on test results in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing and building robotic systems, preferably robotic hands.
• Deep expertise with CAD tools (Onshape, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Proven experience designing actuators using frameless motors.
• Strong background in designing custom gear trains.
• In-depth understanding of mechanical tolerances and precision assembly.
• Ability to run basic FEA simulations for strength and deformation analysis.
• Mastery of prototyping tools, fabrication techniques, and hands-on build experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of robotic hands and actuation modules
• Select key components including actuators, bearings, sensors, and structural materials
• Build physical prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, and fabrication methods
• Define and execute testing plans to evaluate performance against requirements
• Iterate on designs based on test results and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Skills

Robotics hands design

CAD tools

Actuator design

Gear train design

Mechanical tolerances

FEA simulations

Prototyping & fabrication

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

3D printing

CNC machining

Job description

Eka RoboticsEka Robotics is on a mission to build intelligence for the physical world - robots that are fast, general, and reliable. Our approach, grounded in physics, unlocks superhuman capabilities. We are defining the frontier of robotics research and deployment.Our team consists of pioneers in robotics and machine learning. We are now hiring to scale our R&D effort. We are looking for hands-on individuals who are excited to help shape the future of robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of robotic hands and actuation modules
• Select key components including actuators, bearings, sensors, and structural materials
• Build physical prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, and other fabrication methods
• Define and execute testing plans to evaluate performance against requirements
• Iterate on designs based on test results and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing and building robotic systems-preferably robotic hands
• Deep expertise with CAD tools (Onshape, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
• Proven experience designing actuators using frameless motors
• Strong background in designing custom gear trains
• In-depth understanding of mechanical tolerances and precision assembly
• Ability to run basic FEA simulations for strength and deformation analysis
• Mastery of prototyping tools, fabrication techniques, and hands-on build experience