Mechanical Engineer

Agility Robotics is pioneering a new era of automation with their humanoid robots that operate alongside teams in demanding environments. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop the next generation of their Digit Humanoid Robot, focusing on creating reliable and robust designs for commercial deployment.

Responsibilities

• Own the 3D and 2D design of electromechanical components and subassemblies, including prototyping of parts and subsystems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, industrial design, software, test, and manufacturing) to define requirements and develop design concepts
• Perform engineering analyses to validate design decisions, including supporting structural and thermal analyses
• Present and participate in cross-functional design reviews of parts and subsystems
• Support root cause investigations and implement improvements to enhance Digit robustness
• Contribute to the development and documentation of mechanical engineering processes
• Track progress and document design work using Jira and Confluence
• Deliver quality results within established schedules, budgets, and priorities
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation
• Travel requirement (25% travel to Salem, Oregon)

Skills

• 0 - 3 years of mechanical design experience
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is a minimum requirement
• Demonstrable experience in designing and building mechanisms, assemblies and electronics packaging, ideally in robotics
• Knowledge of various types of motors, encoders, sensors, power transmission, and drive-train-related components such as gears, splines, lead screws, linear guides, harmonic drive actuators, etc
• Experience prototyping, characterising, testing and optimizing actuators for torque, stiffness, backlash, efficiency and cost
• Experience in mechanical analysis including modeling, tolerance stacks, static and dynamic analysis, FEA and thermal analysis
• Expert CAD user and familiarity with either Solidworks, Siemens NX, Creo or Onshape
• Ability to be on-site at Agility's design facility as needed (minimum 3 days per week)
• Robotic design experience
• Transmission/actuator design experience
• Advanced degree in engineering or science or robotics
• Jira/Confluence experience
• PLM and PDM experience
• Creo and Windchill experience

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off: + Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. + Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

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