Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotics

Analog builds world models and robotics. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design of our ground robots and manipulators, from structure and drivetrain through actuation, tolerance and the parts that have to survive a thousand deployments. You will work alongside electrical, firmware, controls and software engineers to take platforms from first sketch to machines that perform reliably in the real world.

• Own the mechanical architecture of mobile robot platforms and robotic arms, covering chassis, drivetrain, joints, end effectors and enclosures.

• Design precision mechanisms and load bearing structures in CAD, balancing stiffness, mass, backlash, serviceability and cost.

• Hold the mass, inertia and packaging budgets for each platform and defend them as requirements change.

• Translate motion requirements into joint layouts, reach envelopes, payload capability and actuator selection.

• Select and integrate motors, gearboxes, harmonic drives, belts, ball screws, bearings and brakes to meet torque, speed and stiffness targets.

• Size drive trains against real duty cycles rather than peak numbers, and validate against measured load data.

• Design compliant and force controlled mechanisms for systems that have to touch the world safely.

• Solve cable routing, slip ring and harness challenges for articulated joints that flex through millions of cycles.

• Run FEA on structures and FMEA on mechanisms, and use the results to change the design rather than to justify it.

• Model thermal paths for motors, drives and compute, and design cooling that holds up in high ambient conditions.

• Build and instrument test rigs for life, fatigue, shock, vibration, ingress and accuracy, then run them to failure.

• Own the root cause loop on mechanical failures found in the lab or the field and close it with a design change.

• Move quickly from sketch to working prototype using in house machining, 3D printing and rapid fabrication.

• Design for manufacture across CNC, sheet metal, injection moulding, casting and composites, choosing the right process for the volume.

• Produce complete drawing packages with GD&T, tolerance stack ups, fit and finish specifications, BOMs and assembly procedures.

• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers on quoting, first article inspection, qualification and yield.

• Partner with electrical, firmware, controls and industrial design so the mechanical design serves the whole robot rather than its own subsystem.

• Set mechanical design standards, CAD and PDM practice, and documentation quality for the robotics hardware team.

• Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar through design reviews and hands on build and test work.

• Design for the field: serviceability, spares, tooling, maintenance intervals and technician friendly assemblies.

• 6 to 10 years designing mechanical systems for robotics, automotive, aerospace, consumer hardware or industrial automation.

• Proven ownership of mechanisms taken from concept through prototype, qualification and volume production.

• Strong grounding in machine design fundamentals: stress, fatigue, kinematics, bearing and gear selection, and tolerance analysis.

• Expert CAD capability in Solid Works, NX, Creo, Onshape or equivalent, with disciplined use of PDM and revision control.

• Practical FEA experience and the judgement to know when a hand calculation is the better answer.

• Fluency in GD&T and tolerance stack ups, with a track record of drawings that shops can build from without questions.

• Deep hands on ability in the lab and shop: assembly, machining, fixturing, instrumentation and test.

• Experience designing for environmental robustness including ingress protection, dust, heat, vibration and repeated transport.

• Clear technical writing and comfort in a fast moving environment where hardware changes weekly.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or equivalent demonstrated experience.

• Experience with humanoid, legged or manipulator platforms.

• Background in high cycle life mechanisms or show critical hardware.

• Familiarity with ROS 2 and robot system integration.

• Exposure to machinery safety standards such as ISO 13849 or ISO 10218.

• Scripting ability in Python or MATLAB for analysis and test automation.

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