Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hands
On-site- Sunnyvale, California, United States
Hardware Engineering
Job description
Targeted start date: Immediately. Relocation provided.
We are at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids. As we transition from R&D to full-scale manufacturing, we seek an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing and helping to design the hands for our next-generation bipedal humanoid robot (NEO). Collaborating closely with other hardware- and software-teams, you will play a vital role in everything from design to mass manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering for robotics, with extensive expertise and experience in optimization for strength and weight, and design for manufacturing and assembly principles. We are looking for individuals with hands-on experience, and a proactive "get-things-done" attitude, who excel in both long-term strategic planning and day-to-day execution of practical tasks.
Why this job is exciting
Every day is different! You will get to
Work on the design of a high DoF, anthropomorphic robot hand
Work in a nascent industry and shape the future of humanoid robots
Gain experience with cutting edge technology and improve all aspects of your technical skills
Collaborate with engineers from different robotics disciplines
Thrive in an inclusive, supportive, and global culture
Within one month, you will…
Contribute to the design of a high DoF, anthropomorphic robot hand
Begin optimizing the design of the robot hand for strength, weight, manufacturing, and assembly
Familiarize yourself with internal processes and development methodologies
Get familiar with our bipedal humanoid platform (NEO)
Within three months, you will…
Own one or several sub-systems and/or aspects of the robot hand
Send your optimized designs for mid to high volume manufacturing
Optimize for assembly of your designs with the production team
Help implement best practices and methodologies that you have learned
Within one year, you will…
Own several aspects and components of the robot hand
Evaluate and deduce requirements for the robot hand in close collaboration with other teams
Contribute to the whole robot hand design process from early design to integration, manufacturing, and assembly
- Conception, design, prototyping, and testing for subsystems of the robot hand
- Collaboration with electrical design teams for integration of electric motors and production teams for manufacturing and assembly
- Continuous optimization of parts and assemblies for simplicity, weight, and cost
- Create quality drawings for manufacturing and production
- Author concise documentation of design details, requirements, and test plan
Job requirements
Must-Haves
- Bachelors or higher education in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Biomechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or related field
- Expert in CAD (Solidworks preferred)
- Experience working with surfacing, complex geometry, organic designs, or topology optimization
- Experience designing and building prototypes of mechanical linkages with several Degrees of Freedom
- Experience creating technical drawings using GD&T
- Experience with structural FEA (Ansys preferred)
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques to ensure manufacturability for mid and high volume manufacturing
- Experience bringing complex products from concept to production
- Understanding of highly dynamic environments where balancing competing priorities and timelines is needed
Nice-To-Haves
- Experience in hand/end-effector design
- Knowledge of hand biomechanics
- Experience in designing robots, understanding of kinematics and dynamics of robotics systems
- Experience developing highly complex mechatronics systems with several Degrees of Freedom
- Experience with in casting/extrusion DFM
- Experience with FMEA
- Experience with electromechanical integration, including PCBs, sensors, motors etc.
We want to see your work! Candidates must submit a portfolio of their work in addition to their resume.
We seek the world's most talented individuals with a passion for inventing and building a more prosperous future. At 1X you'll get to own real projects and be rewarded for your achievements and output. We hire, recognize and reward based on merit. We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence.
Interview Process
Introduction Stage - Initial conversations to get to know you better
- [30m] Recruiter Screen with Win Yu
- [45m] Hiring Manager Screen with Toni Garcia
Team Interview Stage - we then dive into your experience in more depth and introduce you to members of the team. This is also when you will do a Take-Home Challenge
- [60m] Technical Deep-Dive conversation with Toni Garcia, Oliver Stark and Fredrik Larsen
Final Interview Stage - we move you to our final round
- [30m] CEO interview with Bernt Øivind Børnich, to be scheduled based on need
- We will conduct reference checks.
- [15m] Job Offer Conversation with Toni Garcia
You are welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn’t get to meet during the interview process.
Not sure if this is you?
Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, but you’re not sure if you qualify, apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Location
This position is based in Sunnyvale, California, USA, at our newly renovated AI headquarters. We offer visa sponsorship for exceptional candidates. Joining our team means becoming a valued member of one of the biggest brands in humanoid robotics, where you'll play a part in shaping the future of general purpose androids.
A value driven team
These are the ideas that express our team’s culture and how we work:
Be Nice
Collaboration is our driving force. Our team creates an open, trusting environment where everyone can be their most creative.
Stay Smart
A world-changing team needs the brightest minds in every discipline. This is where people come to work, learn, and grow to their full potential.
Make History
Everything we do gets us closer to one ambitious vision: general-purpose androids helping people around the globe. We believe what we build today will impact generations.
1X is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't hesitate to let us know during the interview process. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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