Actuator Gear Design Engineer

📋 Description

• Lead architecture, design, and integration of custom robotic actuator gearing.
• Define actuator requirements and system-level trade studies (torque, bandwidth, thermal, cost).
• Design precision electromechanical assemblies with tight tolerances and reliable interfaces.
• Drive actuator integration with controls, firmware, electrical, and robotics software teams.
• Develop architectures with integrated sensing/encoder strategies and validation plans.
• Build and test prototypes; develop test methodologies for performance and durability.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related.
• 5+ years designing gears, robotic actuators, or precision hardware.
• Experience with transmission elements for high-performance systems.
• Strong knowledge of motors, encoders, thermal management, and precision integration.
• Familiarity with encoder sensing architectures and calibration.
• CAD/PLM proficiency (NX, Teamcenter or equivalents).

🎁 Benefits

• OpenAI offers comprehensive compensation and equity opportunities.
• Inclusion and equal opportunity employer statements applied.