Physical Intelligence
Prototype Engineer
San Francisco · Mid
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 84 days ago
PythonAlgorithmsSolidWorksFusion 360PCB DesignRoboticsHardware DesignSensorsControlsTest AutomationResearchCommunicationActuators
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About the role
- Physical Intelligence is bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world.
- This role is uniquely positioned between R&D and hardware engineering.
- You're the person both the hardware team and researchers come to when they need something built and rapidly iterated on.
Nice to have
- Evaluate and select sensors, actuators, and off-the-shelf components for integration into prototype systems.
- Identify and address failure modes specific to hardware operating in unstructured, real-world environments (contact forces, wear, thermal effects, cable management, etc.).
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in prototyping, R&D engineering, or hardware development, ideally preferably in robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, or research lab environments.
- Proficiency in CAD software (Onshape, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360) with strong 3D modeling and drafting skills.
- Familiarity with the robotics domain, with an understanding of kinematics, actuation, compliant mechanisms, and the challenges of hardware interacting with unstructured real-world environments.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to speak the language of both researchers and engineers.
- Translating abstract research needs or engineering requests into tangible concepts.
Company info
- We're looking for a Prototype Engineer, an engineering generalist who sits at the intersection of enabling research and deloying into real-world applications.
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