Mechanical Engineer – Humanoid Robotics

About the role

As a Mechanical Engineer at AsimovMenlo Research you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and validation of the structural and kinematic systems that enable a humanoid robot to move. You will take concepts through to production‑ready hardware, working closely with electrical and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical assemblies for joints, actuators, sensor mounts, and structural members across the full humanoid body.
• Create detailed 3D parts, drawings, and assembly models in SolidWorks, including GD&T callouts.
• Run hands‑on test rigs for load testing, fatigue cycling, thermal soak, and kinematic validation.
• Conduct DFM reviews with contract manufacturers, assess tooling constraints, cycle times, and failure modes.
• Set up and instrument test stands, wire sensors, collect data, and close the loop on design iterations.
• Select appropriate materials (plastics, metals, composites) and joining methods for load and production requirements.
• Collaborate with firmware and electrical teams to integrate actuators, sensors, and PCBs, ensuring proper cable routing and serviceability.
• Contribute to open‑source hardware releases, including BOMs, build guides, and CAD documentation.

Required profile

• 3+ years of hands‑on mechanical design experience on high‑complexity electromechanical products.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for parts, assemblies, surfaces, and drawings.
• Proven experience with sheet‑metal fabrication, traditional and additive manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of GD&T and production drawing creation.
• Ability to run and interpret static, dynamic, and thermal FEA simulations.
• Comfort working within aggressive cost and weight constraints while maintaining reliability.

Required skills

• SolidWorks
• GD&T
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Sheet‑metal fabrication
• Additive manufacturing
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Load testing, fatigue testing, thermal testing
• Kinematic validation
• Material selection (plastics, metals, composites)
• Test rig setup and instrumentation