Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robot Hardware Design

The role

You will design and test innovative robotic hardware from overall architecture to detailed subassemblies and mechanisms. You will work with various teams to define requirements and produce components through vendors and manufacturers.

What you will do

• Brainstorm and develop innovative and practical concepts for general purpose robotic systems
• Work with business development, modeling & simulation, software, integration & testing, and industrial design teams
• 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 components
• Support assembly, integration, and testing of robotic hardware

Required qualifications

• 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
• Strong background designing and analyzing lightweight, high-stiffness structures
• Experience designing cast and molded components for high-volume manufacturing
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) and production scalability

About the company

Maven Robotics designs, builds, and deploys intelligent robotics for logistics and manufacturing. The company is building the first general-purpose robotics system for industrial work.