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Senior Mechanical Engineer, ActuationFoundation Robotics Labs Inc. • San Francisco, CA, United States
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Actuation

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Actuation

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc. • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.

We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team.

Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite — it's your talent and determination that truly count.

We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields. We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.

Our Culture

We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with. Please read more about our culture here https : / / foundation.bot / culture .

Who should join :

  • You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.
  • You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.
  • You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in. We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
  • You care about aesthetics and design inside out. If it's not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to “fix” it.
  • You don't need someone to motivate you; you get things done.

Why are We Hiring for this Role :

  • Design and integration of rotary actuators for high performance humanoid robotic applications
  • Collaboration with electromagnetic motor design engineers, gear design engineers and robotic system designers to develop the most torque dense and efficient electromechanical actuator systems in the world
  • Continuously evaluate new technologies and design improvements to push the envelope on highly efficient, low cost, and reliable electromechanical systems
  • Design and build motor, gear, and actuator prototypes for the validation of mechanical and electromechanical performance
  • Basic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and parts chasing
  • Collaboration with supply chain, vendor, and manufacturing engineers
  • What Kind of Person We Are Looking For :

  • Demonstrated excellence in mechanical engineering in a product design and manufacturing environment
  • Excellent experience with design and analysis of geared actuator systems with rotary and linear gear reduction mechanisms
  • Experience in design and analysis of planetary, strain wave (Harmonics Drives), cycloidal, ball screws, belt drives, and lead screw reduction systems.
  • Experience with torque and force sensing technologies and instrumentation

  • Experience with thermal analysis and design for passive (natural convection) and active (forced convection) cooling
  • Hands‑on experience, previous project experience and / or internship is required
  • Familiarity with various electric motor, motor driver, and motion control technologies
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years design experience, with a preference for high precision mechanism assemblies and or rotational assemblies (gears, motors, etc)
  • We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

    The annual compensation is expected to be between $80,000 - $1,000,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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