Foundation Robotics
Mechanical Engineer (Hands Team)
San Francisco, CA
Sponsorship not specified$165k-$190kDetected 16 days ago
RoboticsActuators
About the role
- Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite - it's your talent and determination that truly count.
- We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields.
- All positions are based in San Francisco.
Nice to have
- Prior experience with tendon-driven systems and/or highly space-constrained moving mechanisms
Compensation
- Salary The annual compensation is expected to be between $165,000 - $190,000+.
Benefits
- Experience integrating sensors (force, position, tactile) into mechanical systems Benefits We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.) and equity.
- Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.
Company info
- 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.
- We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team.
- We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.
- Our Culture We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with.
- Please read more about our culture here https://foundation.bot/culture.
- Why are We Hiring for this Role Tackle the hardest unsolved problem in robotics hardware: human-like dexterous manipulation in the real world 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 (hard and soft) based on a variety of criteria: strength, friction, flexibility, wear resistance.
- Evaluate materials for flexibility, grip, and wear resistance, including soft materials where applicable What Kind of Person are We Looking For Shipped hard-to-build, hard-to-make-reliable products at industrial scale Self starter, high accountability and high sense of ownership of their work Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and 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 (CNC machining, injection molding, stamping, additive manufacturing, etc.) Familiarity with control systems and mechatronics Hands-on prototyping experience Plus: Prior experience with tendon-driven systems and/or highly space-constrained moving mechanisms Plus: Experience integrating sensors (force, position, tactile) into mechanical systems Benefits We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.) and equity.
- Salary The annual compensation is expected to be between $165,000 - $190,000+.
- Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
- About Us Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.
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