What are the responsibilities and job description for the Robotics Hardware Engineer - Mechanical position at The AI Institute?
Our Mission
Our mission is to solve the most important and fundamental challenges in AI and Robotics to enable future generations of intelligent machines that will help us all live better lives.
We are searching for technical leaders with a strong grasp of the fundamentals and experience working through the processes and rigor required to make world class robots. Join our cross-functional teams and develop the next generation of high performance and intelligent robotic systems. You will bring novel hardware products and processes to life, learn from world-renowned technologists, share your skills with others, and play with cool robots.
\n- Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and researchers
- Producing CAD models, technical drawings, specifications, assembly instructions, and testing plans for parts and assemblies
- Daily hands-on prototyping, testing and debugging
- Participation in collaborative hardware and system design across teams
- Establishing and maintaining a culture of engineering best practices
- 5 years of relevant industry experience
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Mastery of at least one 3D CAD system (Solidworks, OnShape, or similar) and experience navigating version control with multiple contributors on large assemblies
- Working knowledge of technical drawing standards and good GD&T practices
- Skilled with common mechanical prototyping tools and processes (mills, lathes, printers, etc)
- Proficiency with one or more engineering analysis tools (Simulation, FEA, Python, Matlab, etc)
- Experience with design best practices for rugged/field-deployable systems (including shock, vibe, dynamic flex, etc)
- Strong background selecting, assembling, and troubleshooting motors, motor controllers, and other electro-mechanical components
- Experience designing complex structures for production-focused fabrication methods (sheet metal, injection molding, casting, etc…)
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
