Mechanical Engineer - Robot Hardware Design

Maven Robotics is building the world’s leading general-purpose AI robots.

We are currently operating in stealth and are growing the world’s best team in AI robotics. We are looking for self-starters that are the world’s best in their field, who can innovate from a deep understanding of the fundamentals, and who share our values of unwavering truth seeking and integrity, humility, curiosity, and relentless determination.

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Mechanical Engineer - Robot Hardware Design to design and test innovative robotic hardware ranging from overall robot configuration down to detailed design of actuators and mechanisms.

In this role you will:

• Brainstorm and develop innovative and practical concepts for general purpose robotic systems.
• Work closely with our business development, modeling & simulation, software, integration & testing, and industrial design teams to define loading conditions, performance requirements and packaging.
• Design assemblies and components in 3D CAD from conceptual architecture through detailed design and drawing release.
• Work with vendors and manufacturers to produce your components.
• Support assembly, integration, and testing of robotic hardware.

Must-have:

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or similar field.
• Expert user of 3D CAD software to design complex parts and assemblies.
• Experience designing robotic systems or other automated electromechanically actuated systems.
• Familiarity with structural design and analysis principles including FEA.
• Experience with electromechanical integration, including motors, sensors, servo drives, speed reducers, electronics packaging, and wiring.
• Self-starter attitude with strong ability to identify problems, prioritize them, then plan and execute working solutions.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced startup environment and eagerness to support the team on a variety of topics.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience designing high performance, high power-density actuators.
• Experience designing and analyzing structures that are optimized for mass and stiffness.
• Expert user of Siemens NX CAD software.
• High volume manufacturing experience. Design of cast and molded parts.
• Experience owning a product through the full development process from prototyping through high-volume production.