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Mechanical Engineer (Hands Team) at Foundation Robotics Labs Inc
San Francisco, California, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Mechanical engineering, Robotics, Kinematic systems, Prototyping, Stress analysis, Fatigue analysis, Failure analysis, CNC machining, Injection molding, Additive manufacturing, Mechatronics, Control systems, Tendon-driven systems, Sensor integration, Material selection

Industry

Robotics Engineering

Description
Why are We Hiring for this Role Tackle the hardest unsolved problem in robotics hardware: human-like dexterous manipulation in the real world Design and develop mechanical architectures for humanoid robotic hands, including joints, structures, and tendon-driven actuation systems. Design/select and integrate tendons, actuators, routing hardware, transmission mechanisms and electronics in extremely space-constrained environments Prototype, test, and iterate hand designs to meet strength, dexterity, durability, and manufacturability goals Conduct stress, fatigue, and failure analysis Select materials for tendons and structures (hard and soft) based on a variety of criteria: strength, friction, flexibility, wear resistance. Evaluate materials for flexibility, grip, and wear resistance, including soft materials where applicable What Kind of Person are We Looking For Shipped hard-to-build, hard-to-make-reliable products at industrial scale Self starter, high accountability and high sense of ownership of their work Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and hands-on experience in robotics, automotive, or a related field Experience with complex assemblies and kinematic systems under tight spatial constraints Understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC machining, injection molding, stamping, additive manufacturing, etc.) Familiarity with control systems and mechatronics Hands-on prototyping experience Plus: Prior experience with tendon-driven systems and/or highly space-constrained moving mechanisms Plus: Experience integrating sensors (force, position, tactile) into mechanical systems
Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical architectures for humanoid robotic hands, including structures and tendon-driven actuation systems. Prototype, test, and iterate designs while conducting stress, fatigue, and failure analysis to meet performance goals.