Mechanical Engineer
KickmakerProduct Design company
Austin, United StatesMid
Bpifrance
MML
Generis Capital Partners
About the role
TL;DR
Design and develop mechanical systems for high-performance robotic mechanisms.
- •The role involves mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of subassemblies that integrate actuators, motors, and electronics into high-performance robotic mechanisms.
- •Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical systems for actuators, robotic joints, and assemblies.
- •Perform motor sizing, wiring layout, and thermal management for compact electromechanical systems.
- •Create detailed 3D and 2D designs using SolidWorks / PTC Creo, ensuring GD&T compliance for manufacturability.
- •Participate in bench testing, validation, and iterative improvement of actuator and robot prototypes.
- •Work with manufacturing partners on aluminum die casting, machining, and assembly processes.
- •Requirements Strong background in mechanical + mechatronic design Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation 5 years of hands-on design and prototyping experience in robotics or similar fields.
- •Experience with actuators, motion systems, and sensors Knowledge of thermal and wiring constraints
Required skills
Prototyping
Domain expertise
healthcare