Mechanical Engineer, Data Collection Hardware

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Force-Aware UMI Hardware Design: Design, rapid prototype, and assemble handheld UMI frames, grippers, and mounting rigs that accurately mimic our humanoid’s hand mechanics while integrating load cells and force-torque…
• Sensor & Actuator Integration: Design precise, vibration-resistant mounts for spatial tracking sensors, GoPros, embedded electronics, and force sensors in the UMI.
• Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing: Seamlessly shift between rapid in-house 3D printing for UMI iterations and sourcing machined metal components (CNC, sheet metal) for the console structure.
• Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing: Should be proficient in DFM, DFA, and GD&T concepts. Defining PCBA outlines when working with EE (mounting points, outline).
• Choosing appropriate materials for housing.
• Shock-vibe considerations.
• Experience with industrial design and the human experience.
• Workstation Ergonomics (Human Factors): Apply human-factors engineering to design seating and viewing angles that accommodate the 5th to 95th percentile of human operators during extended, fatigue-free data collection…

Job requirements

• Education: B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.
• CAD Proficiency: 4+ years of advanced experience with 3D CAD modeling software (OnShape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Siemens NX), managing both small parts and large, complex workstation assemblies.
• Precision Mechanism Design: Proven experience designing multi-axis kinematic systems, selecting bearings, and managing cable-drive or low-friction transmission systems.
• Force & Tactile Sensing Integration: Demonstrated experience integrating load cells, 6-axis force-torque (F/T) sensors, or tactile arrays into mechanical assemblies to capture physical interactions.
• Human-Factors Experience: Demonstrated understanding of ergonomic principles and designing hardware that physically interfaces with human users for long durations.
• Prototyping Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with both rapid prototyping (advanced 3D printing) and traditional manufacturing processes (machining, turning).
• Hardware-in-the-Loop: Experience designing enclosures and structural routing for delicate sensors, heavy optics/monitors, and cable management.
• Previous experience in teleop and data collection devices, such as surgical robotics (e.g., designing consoles or master controllers for systems like Da Vinci, Monarch, or Ottava).