Actuator Design Engineer

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Обязанности

• 01Lead the architecture, design, and integration of custom robotic actuators, including motors, transmissions, sensing, thermal systems, structural components, and packaging
• 02Define actuator requirements and system-level trade studies around torque density, bandwidth, efficiency, thermal performance, backdrivability, inertia, reliability, manufacturability, and cost
• 03Design precision electromechanical assemblies with strong attention to tolerances, alignment, load paths, thermal expansion, sealing, wear, and serviceability
• 04Drive actuator integration into robotic systems, partnering closely with controls, firmware, electrical, and robotics software teams to optimize closed-loop performance
• 05Develop and evaluate architectures with integrated sensing and encoder strategies
• 06Build and validate prototypes through hands-on bring-up, debugging, characterization, and iterative refinement
• 07Develop test methodologies and characterization infrastructure for actuator performance, reliability, durability, and failure analysis
• 08Analyze test data to identify limitations, failure modes, and opportunities for design improvement
• 09Collaborate with manufacturing and supplier partners to transition designs from prototype to scalable production-ready assemblies
• 10Support DFM, DFA, DFT, calibration, and assembly strategies for electromechanical subsystems
• 11Contribute to actuator sourcing strategy, vendor qualification, prototype builds, and supply-chain development
• 12Document designs, interfaces, validation results, and engineering decisions to support long-term maintainability and production readiness
• 13Help establish engineering standards, integration practices, and development workflows for future robotic platforms

Требования

• 01Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field
• 027+ years of experience designing electromechanical systems, robotic actuators, or precision mechatronic hardware
• 03Experience developing actuators for robotics, automation, aerospace, automotive, or other high-performance dynamic systems
• 04Strong understanding of motors, transmissions, bearings, encoders, structural design, thermal management, and precision mechanical integration
• 05Familiarity with actuator sensing architectures, including encoder integration and calibration strategies
• 06Experience designing for prototype and production manufacturing processes including machining, casting, molding, and assembly
• 07Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools such as NX and Teamcenter or equivalent systems
• 08Experience developing validation plans, reliability testing, and failure analysis workflows
• 09Experience scaling hardware systems from prototype through EVT/DVT/PVT and into production is a plus

Условия

• 01This role is based in San Francisco, CA
• 02Requires in-person presence 4 days a week