Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics (Mechanical)
metaRedmond (WA)
Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics (Mechanical)
Posted 2 days ago
metaRedmond (WA)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
At Reality Labs Research our goal is to develop the next generation of hardware systems. We are looking for a Principal Mechatronics Engineer whose technical specialty is mechanical systems to lead the system architecture, detailed design, integration, and measured characterization of complex robotic hardware. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 12+ years of experience developing complex mechanical, robotic, or electromechanical systems, including setting technical direction across multiple teams or programs from architecture through hardware validation Experience owning a dynamic hardware system through architecture, detailed design, build, integration, test, and design iteration Expertise in 3D CAD, load paths, structures, joints, bearings, fits, tolerance analysis, materials, manufacturing processes, released drawings, and assembly Experience applying kinematics, statics, dynamics, structural analysis, and first-principles calculations to mechanisms, transmissions, and actuator sizing Experience integrating motors, transmissions, position or force sensors, wiring, and electronics into compact mechanisms Working knowledge of feedback-controlled systems, sensors, timing, and operating limits, with experience characterizing dynamic hardware well enough to make sound mechanical decisions and debug integrated systems Experience integrating tactile, force/torque, position, current, temperature, or other sensing into tightly packaged mechanisms Experience designing for rapid research iteration, manufacturability, serviceability, and repeatable assembly Experience designing flex and harness routing, calibration features, and durable sensor integration Experience using Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent tools for modeling and experimental analysis Experience correlating multibody, structural, or simplified dynamic models with physical measurements Experience identifying inertia, friction, compliance, backlash, resonance, or temperature-dependent behavior from test data
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