Mechanical Engineer

The role

This person will develop wearable data collection devices and design robot hands. They will work with a multi-disciplinary team to integrate robotic systems and test designs for functionality.

What you will do

• Develop wearable data collection devices from concept design through mass-production.
• Design and manufacture robot hands including custom structures, actuators, and sensor integration.
• Perform trade studies to evaluate actuator, robot, and sensor implementations.
• Lead engagements with external vendors to manufacture components and assemblies.
• Integrate COTS and custom robotic arms, stands, mobile bases, hands, sensors, and end effectors.
• Test designs for functionality, robustness, and compliance with key standards.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to define product requirements, timelines, and priorities.

Required qualifications

• Strong experience in design of tightly integrated electro-mechanical systems
• Fluency in CAD modeling (Solidworks), PDM, FEA, and physics-driven analysis
• Leadership in driving a project from conceptual design through mass production
• 10+ years of education/experience in relevant mechanical / electro-mechanical design
• Strong communication skills

Nice to have

• Injection molding, overmolding, machining, additive manufacturing, actuator assembly, and/or electronics manufacturing experience

About the company

Generalist is on a mission to build general intelligence for the physical world. The team includes researchers, roboticists, and company builders from OpenAI, Boston Dynamics, and Google DeepMind.