Mechatronics Engineer

Location:

Mountain View

Employment Type:

Full time
Department:
Hardware

• $225K – $280K
• Offers Equity

At Rhoda AI, we’re building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. We own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware and robot systems to the infrastructure and state-of-the-art foundation world models that control our robots. Our robots are designed to be generalists capable of operating in complex, real-world environments and handling long-tail edge cases, made possible by our cutting‑edge research and end-to-end system design.

We’ve raised over $450M and are investing aggressively in model research, infrastructure, hardware development, and manufacturing scale-up to make generalist robotics a reality.

• Own the mechatronic architecture of the UMI device — mechanical structure, gripper kinematics, sensor integration, and all physical subsystem interfaces.
• Drive the full hardware lifecycle: concept → prototype → DVT → mass production; own the design decisions that make each transition possible.
• Define and hold mechanical specifications across the program: 2‑finger gripper geometry, wrist kinematics, operator ergonomics, weight, balance, and stiffness targets.
• Own sensor integration at the hardware level — camera mount geometry, IMU placement, Aruco marker systems, and calibration fixture design; the spatial accuracy of the data pipeline starts with sensors mounted and held correctly.
• Lead DFM/DFA from 3D‑printed prototypes through injection‑molded and die‑cast production parts; own the BOM, part‑level traceability, and supplier qualification process.
• Define reliability and durability requirements for fleet deployment; ensure the device performs reliably across global operator sites.
• Set up and drive DVT/PVT test plans: cycle testing, abuse testing, thermal, and calibration stability across device lifetime.
• Interface with the EE team on PCB envelopes, connector placement, and cable routing accommodations; own the structures and interfaces.
• Lead design reviews, define subsystem requirements, and set the technical bar for the broader hardware team.

• Track record taking mechatronic products from prototype through mass production — consumer electronics, robotics, medical devices, wearables, or comparable high‑volume precision hardware.
• Systems‑level fluency across the full stack: mechanism design, sensor integration, DFM, tolerance analysis, supplier management, and reliability engineering.
• Deep hands‑on experience with DFM/DFA for molded, die‑cast, and machined parts; owned the factory conversation, not just handed off drawings.
• Proven experience integrating sensors — cameras, IMUs, encoders — into precision mechanical structures where mounting geometry and compliance directly affect measurement quality.
• Experience setting up and running DVT/PVT programs: test plan definition, failure analysis, design iteration under production constraints.
• Staff‑level engineering judgment: know when to iterate fast and when to lock down, and made those calls under real program pressure.

• Experience with UMI‑style, teleoperation, or robot data‑capture hardware.
• Familiarity with camera calibration pipelines, fiducial marker systems, or 6‑DoF spatial tracking.
• Experience scaling a device from a handful of lab units to a global deployed fleet.
• Prior technical lead or program ownership experience on a hardware product that shipped.
• CAD skills and experience with Solidworks or CATIA.

• $225K – $280K
• Equity offered.