- Robot type
- Warehouse and Logistics
- Location
- New YorkNew YorkUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
Senior Mechanical Engineer- Actuators and Gearbox , Fauna
Job description
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our actuator team. You will play a pivotal role in designing, prototyping, testing, and scaling the actuator systems for our robotic systems. This role requires a strong background in motor and precision gearing design, including broader knowledge around motor electromagnetics, transmission types, sensing, structural components, and thermal management. You will help drive actuator development across the full engineering lifecycle while establishing scalable design, test, and integration practices for future robotic platforms.
Key job responsibilities Lead the selection, design, and integration of robotic actuators.
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- 7+ years of working designing gears systems, robotic actuators, or precision mechatronic hardware.
- Experience with CAD software (Solidworks, Onshape, NX, Catia, etc)
- Strong understanding of motors, transmissions, bearings, encoders, structural design, thermal management, and precision mechanical integration.
- Proficiency in designing machined, cast, and 3D-printed parts
- Experience with mechatronics, including sensors, actuators, and motion control systems
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and working with a global supply chain
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