Senior/Staff/Principal Mechanical Engineer

The role

This person will lead the mechanical design of robotic hands and actuation modules. They will select components, build physical prototypes, and execute testing plans.

What you will do

• Lead the mechanical design of robotic hands and actuation modules
• Select key components including actuators, bearings, sensors, and structural materials
• Build physical prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, and other fabrication methods
• Define and execute testing plans to evaluate performance against requirements
• Iterate on designs based on test results and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing and building robotic systems
• Deep expertise with CAD tools (Onshape, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
• Proven experience designing actuators using frameless motors
• Strong background in designing custom gear trains
• In-depth understanding of mechanical tolerances and precision assembly
• Ability to run basic FEA simulations for strength and deformation analysis
• Mastery of prototyping tools, fabrication techniques, and hands-on build experience

Nice to have

• preferably robotic hands

About the company

Eka Robotics is on a mission to build intelligence for the physical world - robots that are fast, general, and reliable. Their team consists of pioneers in robotics and machine learning.