Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage. Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical architectures for humanoid robotic hands, including joints, structures, and tendon-driven actuation systems
• Design, select, and integrate tendons, actuators, routing hardware, transmission mechanisms, and electronics in extremely space-constrained environments
• Prototype, test, and iterate hand designs to meet strength, dexterity, durability, and manufacturability goals
• Conduct stress, fatigue, and failure analysis
• Select materials for tendons and structures based on strength, friction, flexibility, and wear resistance
• Evaluate materials for flexibility, grip, and wear resistance, including soft materials

Requirements

• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles
• Hands-on experience in robotics, automotive, or a related field
• Experience with complex assemblies and kinematic systems under tight spatial constraints
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection molding, stamping, and additive manufacturing
• Familiarity with control systems and mechatronics
• Hands-on prototyping experience
• Proven track record of shipping hard-to-build, hard-to-make-reliable products at industrial scale

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with tendon-driven systems
• Experience with highly space-constrained moving mechanisms
• Experience integrating sensors (force, position, tactile) into mechanical systems