Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Company

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test hardware systems for human-robot interaction
• Create detailed CAD models and drawings for jigs, fixtures, and tools
• Utilize 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques to develop and test hardware prototypes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware with software and mechanical designs
• Conduct tests and simulations to ensure functionality and reliability
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues during the product development lifecycle
• Prepare documentation for hardware designs, specifications, and test procedures

Requirements

• BS, MS or higher degree in Mechanical engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in hardware design and prototyping
• Proficiency in CAD software such as Solidworks or Onshape
• Experience with Arduino or similar platforms for electronic prototyping
• Familiarity with 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques
• Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit design, and signal processing
• Experience with testing and debugging hardware systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, teleoperation, or digital twin systems
• Experience with human-centered considerations for robot design
• Experience with actuator and sensor design for high performance haptic devices
• Experience working with high-speed control systems, including low-level firmware