Mechanical Engineer, Dynamometer and Actuator Testing Infrastructure

Skills

About the Role

You will design, build and own the mechanical side of robotic actuator dynamometer test cells, creating test stands, couplings, fixtures, guarding and lab hardware. You will take infrastructure from requirements and analysis through CAD, fabrication, assembly and commissioning, working with electrical and software engineers and managing fabrication vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or related field (preferred)
• Experience designing mechanical systems for actuator dynamometers, robotics, automation or rotating machinery (preferred)
• Strong understanding of structures, load paths, shafts, bearings, couplings, tolerances and vibration (preferred)
• Experience designing fixtures, test stands, frames and guarding (preferred)
• Proficiency with CAD such as NX, SolidWorks or Creo (preferred)
• Experience with structural, thermal, fatigue or modal analysis (preferred)
• Hands-on assembly, machining, metrology and troubleshooting experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with mechanical safety for rotating equipment (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical architecture of dynamometer and actuator test cells
• Design dynamometer structures, fixtures, motor mounts, couplings, shafts, bearings and adapters
• Translate test requirements into robust mechanical systems
• Perform first-principles analysis and simulation for stiffness, strength, fatigue, vibration and thermal growth
• Create precise alignment strategies
• Design modular fixturing for rapid changeover
• Work with electrical engineers on cable routing, enclosures, cooling and safety interfaces
• Work with software and controls engineers to define mechanical limits and safe operating envelopes
• Build, assemble, debug and improve test stands in the lab
• Develop guarding, containment and mechanical safety systems
• Manage fabrication partners and vendors
• Establish drawings, tolerance stacks, assembly procedures and inspection plans
• Use failure analysis to improve durability, uptime and measurement fidelity

Benefits

• Equity
• Performance-related bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance with HSA employer contributions
• Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA and commuter pre-tax accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical and caregiver leave
• Flexible PTO
• 13+ paid company holidays and company office closures
• Paid sick or safe time
• Mental health and wellness support
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
• Annual learning and development stipend
• Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits
• Relocation support
• Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends