Senior Gear Design Engineer

Job summary

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior Gear Design Engineer to own gear and transmission design for our humanoid robot's hands — some of the most power-dense, space-constrained actuators in the world.

• Own gear design end-to-end: system-level sizing, macro and micro geometry definition, rating and life analysis, prototyping, validation, and ramp to mass production.
• Perform gear sizing, contact/bending stress analysis, and micro-geometry optimization (profile and lead modifications) in KISSsoft to meet efficiency, durability, backlash, and…
• Design gears, shafts, and transmission assemblies in 3D CAD (CATIA) that satisfy extreme packaging, load, and durability requirements of a high-DOF robotic hand.
• Define gear manufacturing strategy — cutting, grinding, powder metal, MIM, or plastics — and drive DFM with suppliers from first articles through high-volume production.
• Generate accurate 2D drawings with gear data tables and GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and define inspection and metrology plans for incoming quality.

What they're looking for

• 7+ years of experience designing gears and geared transmissions.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.
• Demonstrated ownership of complete gear designs from initial sizing through mass manufacturing.
• Proficiency in KISSsoft (or equivalent) for gear rating, contact analysis, and micro-geometry optimization.
• Proficiency in CATIA (or equivalent high-end 3D CAD) for complex geometry and large assemblies.