Senior General Mechanical Design Engineer
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UK-based AI and robotics company building commercially scalable humanoid robots for industrial deployment.
London, United Kingdom
Funding history
About Humanoid
Humanoid develops industrial humanoid robots and its proprietary KinetIQ AI framework for real-world tasks across manufacturing, logistics, and related environments.
Skills
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About the Role
You will design mechanical systems, joints, structures, and linkages for humanoid robots. You will create CAD models and production drawings, select materials and manufacturing methods, lead prototyping, design for volume production, integrate motors and sensors, conduct testing and safety analysis, and maintain engineering documentation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional mechanical design experience for robotics, electromechanical systems, or complex hardware products
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of mechanics, statics, dynamics, thermals, and material science
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, NX, or similar CAD tools
- Experience applying GD&T based on ASME Y14.5
- Experience designing precision mechanical assemblies or mechanisms
- Familiarity with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and injection molding
- Hands-on experience building, assembling, and testing mechanical prototypes
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical systems, structural components, joints, and robotic linkages
- Create CAD models and production drawings using SolidWorks or NX
- Apply GD&T to ensure precision and manufacturability
- Design mechanisms optimized for strength, weight, efficiency, and durability
- Select materials and manufacturing methods
- Lead rapid prototyping and iteration
- Design components for high-volume production
- Integrate motors, sensors, and embedded systems into robotic platforms
- Conduct mechanical testing and validation
- Perform design reviews, risk assessments, and safety analysis
- Maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials
- Own mechanical subsystems through deployment
Benefits
- Fully paid medical and dental coverage
- Virtual care and employee and family assistance
- Worldwide emergency medical support
- 23 days of accrued annual leave
- 15 days of paid sick leave
- Paid company holidays
- Stock options
- Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks