Dexmate
Senior CAE Engineer, Robotics
Fremont Office. Posted 4 months ago
The role
You will design and validate mechanical systems for next-generation manipulation robots. You will use high-fidelity finite element models to guide design decisions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
What you will do
- Develop and analyze finite element models for robotic systems
- Conduct static, dynamic, structural, and multi-body dynamics simulations
- Guide mechanical design teams with analysis insights
- Optimize structural designs for weight, stiffness, and performance
- Define and analyze load cases for manipulation and handling
- Validate FEA models through experimental testing
- Pioneer efficient CAE approaches for robotic systems
- Collaborate with controls engineers on dynamic load profiles
- Support root cause analysis and failure investigation
- Develop CAE workflows and documentation
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or related field with 5+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience OR PhD in designing a
- 3+ years of experience in designing and analyzing mechanical systems using FEA and CAE tools
- Strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, structural dynamics, and material science
- Proficiency in CAE software (Abaqus, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, COMSOL, OptiStruct, or equivalent)
- Experience with both implicit and explicit finite element analysis
- Demonstrated ability to conduct static, dynamic, and durability analyses
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles
- Experience with experimental validation methods and correlation between simulation and physical testing
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated problem solver
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience in robotics, automation, or mechatronics industries
- Proficiency with multi-body dynamics simulation (ADAMS, MuJoCo, PyBullet)
- Experience analyzing aluminum structures, composites, and advanced materials
- Knowledge of advanced joining methods (adhesives, welding, mechanical fasteners)
- Expertise in non-linear analysis, contact mechanics, and material characterization
- Proficiency in programming/scripting for automation (Python, MATLAB)
- Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, OnShape, CATIA, NX, etc.)
- Familiarity with structural dynamics, vibration analysis, and modal testing
- Experience with thermal-structural coupling and multi-physics simulations
About the company
Dexmate is building the foundation for physical AI by combining a new generation of robots with a universal Physical AI OS. Their mission is to democratize robotics by delivering a plug-and-play platform for developers, researchers, and enterprises.