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Senior Mechanical Engineer – Robotic Actuators

$100k - $200k USD

Fauna RoboticsRemote4w ago

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver high-performance actuator assemblies that power our robots. You’ll own mechanical architecture, detailed CAD/FEA, and test validation for ultra-compact, high-torque actuators—from concept through production release.

Key Responsibilities

Create and down-select actuator concepts (custom designed gear trains, bearings, housings) to meet aggressive torque-to-weight and thermal targets.
Drive detailed design: 3-D CAD, GD&T, tolerance stacks, and structural / thermal FEA.
Prototype rapidly, design test fixtures, and characterize torque, efficiency, backlash, and thermal rise.
Implement DFM/DFA, release drawings/BOMs, and collaborate with suppliers for pilot builds.
Work cross-functionally with controls, firmware, and manufacturing teams to optimize overall system performance.
Work with and manage relationships with expert independent contractors.
Interface with industrial design and systems engineering to balance aesthetic, environmental, and regulatory constraints.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
Work Experience: 6+ years designing precision actuator, motor, or motion-control hardware that shipped to customers.
Technical Expertise:
- Expertise in gear trains (planetary, harmonic, cycloidal), bearing and shaft design, thermal management, and lubrication.
- Fluency with CAD (Onshape, or SolidWorks) and structural/thermal FEA.
- Hands-on prototyping, machining, and failure-root-cause analysis.

Nice-to-have Skills

Experience scaling prototypes to 100+ unit production.
Familiarity with frameless PM motors and rotor/stator integration.
Scripting (Python) for design automation and data analysis.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work on groundbreaking robotics technology, enabling the next generation of humanoid robots to interact dynamically with their environments.
A collaborative and innovative environment that fosters creativity and exploration.
Equity ownership in the company
Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

Compensation

$100k - $200k/yr, plus equity