The Role
Designs and tests robotic hardware from overall system architecture through detailed components and assemblies. Responsibilities include developing concepts, defining requirements and packaging, creating 3D CAD designs and drawings, coordinating with vendors and manufacturers, and supporting assembly, integration, and testing. The role requires expertise in mechanical engineering, structural analysis, electromechanical integration, and complex robotic systems, with preferred experience in optimized structures, actuators, end-effectors, and high-volume manufacturing.
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Role Description
We are seeking an exceptional Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design and test innovative robotic hardware ranging from overall robot architecture down to detailed design of robot subassemblies 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.
- 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 robotic systems including actuators and dexterous end-effectors.
- Experience designing and analyzing structures that are highly optimized for mass and stiffness.
- High volume manufacturing experience. Design of cast and molded parts.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or a similar field
- Expert proficiency with 3D CAD software for designing complex parts and assemblies
- Familiarity with structural design and analysis principles, including FEA
- Experience with electromechanical integration, including motors, sensors, servo drives, speed reducers, electronics packaging, and wiring
- Ability to identify problems, prioritize them, and plan and execute solutions
- Self-starter attitude and willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment across varied topics
- Experience designing high-performance robotic systems, including actuators and dexterous end-effectors
- Experience designing and analyzing structures optimized for mass and stiffness
- High-volume manufacturing experience, including cast and molded part design
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The Company
What We Do
Maven Robotics is building the world’s leading general-purpose AI robots
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