Lead Mechanical Engineer – Core Platform (Boston, US)

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.


We are looking for the Lead Mechanical Engineer – Core Platform to join our team based in Boston, US.

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries. The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universal basic income will eventually be a true evolution of our civilization.

Solution

As the demands on our built environment rise, labour shortages loom. With the world’s workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed. By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Open-Ended Design Requirements and Lead the Team: Lead a team of mechanical engineers in transforming broad project requirements into detailed, pragmatic design specifications for new systems and components. Provide direction and guidance to ensure that the team’s designs align with both the overarching project goals and the technical constraints, while fostering creativity and collaboration to find optimal solutions.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work with engineers from various disciplines to brainstorm, design, and develop prototype robots that meet challenging performance targets.
• Innovate with Mechanisms and Structures: Design and refine innovative mechanisms, interfaces, and structures that elevate robot performance, from energy-absorbing crash protection to ergonomic robot coverings.
• CAD Design & Documentation: Create and manage CAD models, engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and test plans for parts and assemblies.
• Analysis and Validation: Perform necessary analyses on new designs, validate them through bench tests, and ensure that they meet all performance, safety, and manufacturability standards.
• Troubleshoot and Implement Solutions: Identify and resolve design issues by determining root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventative measures.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors for components and assemblies that require outsourcing, ensuring that third-party designs meet Humanoid’s stringent requirements.
• Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and delivering quality results.
• Adapt to Changing Needs: Stay flexible and responsive to changing project requirements while maintaining a team-first, collaborative mindset.

Expertise

• BSME with 6+ years of relevant experience or MSME with 4+ years of experience in a product-driven environment.
• 2+ years of experience designing high-performance structures, mechanisms, and systems.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, Creo etc.) with experience in FEA and topology optimization.  We use Solidworks.
• Strong understanding of ASME drafting standards, including GD&T (Y14.5-2018).
• Experience transitioning designs from early concepts (NPI, EVT, DVT) to production.
• Familiarity with production processes such as casting, sheet metal, stamping, hydroforming, composites, and compliant energy-absorbing structures.
• Experience designing lightweight, high-performance structures, compliant mechanisms, and flexible energy-absorbing designs.
• Creative and collaborative thinking with a team-first mentality.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent technical communication skills.

Benefits

• High competitive salary.
• 23 calendar days of vacation per year.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on the latest technologies in AI/ML, Robotics and others.
• Startup model, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment.

How to Apply

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