Prototype Engineer
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
$80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in assembling, testing, and troubleshooting robotic systems, with a focus on precision mechanics, custom electronics, and sensor integration.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 - our rapidly developed humanoid platform being deployed in real industrial environments - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.
About The Role
We are on a mission to redefine robotics by creating humanoids that mimic human dexterity, precision, and flexibility.
As a Robotics Prototype Engineer, you will play a key role in assembling, testing, and validating cutting-edge humanoid robots.
This position requires strong technical expertise in robotic assembly, sensor calibration, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers to troubleshoot and optimize robotic humanoid systems. If you're passionate about hands-on work with high-tech robotic systems and contributing to the next generation of humanoid robots, we'd love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
About The Role
We are on a mission to redefine robotics by creating humanoids that mimic human dexterity, precision, and flexibility.
As a Robotics Prototype Engineer, you will play a key role in assembling, testing, and validating cutting-edge humanoid robots.
This position requires strong technical expertise in robotic assembly, sensor calibration, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers to troubleshoot and optimize robotic humanoid systems. If you're passionate about hands-on work with high-tech robotic systems and contributing to the next generation of humanoid robots, we'd love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Assembly and Integration: Assemble and integrate robotic end-effectors, ensuring all components (actuators, sensors, and electro-mechanical parts) function correctly.
- Testing and Troubleshooting: Perform rigorous testing to evaluate the robotic components. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software integration issues.
- Calibration: Calibrate sensors and commission actuators to achieve optimal performance with respect to the system requirements and expected outcomes.
- Prototyping and Development: Assist the R&D team in prototyping new robotic designs by providing feedback, assembling prototypes, and testing new components.
- Technical Support: Provide hands-on support for mechanical and electrical engineers in integrating actuators and sensors into the humanoid robot. Provide support worldwide.
- Documentation: Document test results, system issues, failure analyses, and corrective actions. Create technical manuals, SOP and maintenance guides for robotic systems.
- Maintenance and Upgrades: Perform routine maintenance and upgrades on robotic subassemblies on a system level, ensuring continuous performance and durability.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to address issues related to electro-mechanical performance and sensor feedback.
- Equipment and Inventory Management: Maintain specialized tools, equipment, and components. Ensure that inventory levels of critical parts such as actuators and sensors are regularly checked and replenished. Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
- 3+ years of experience in assembling, testing, and troubleshooting robotic systems, with a focus on precision mechanics, custom electronics, and sensor integration.
- Strong proficiency in assembling robotic components and integrating complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Hands-on experience with fine-pitch soldering and thin cable assembly techniques.
- Familiarity with calibrating actuators, sensors, and robotic control system applications.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose issues and implement corrective actions efficiently.
- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail in handling delicate components and ensuring precise assembly of complex systems.
- Experience with Robotics: Background in humanoid robot development, particularly in hand/arm systems or robotic manipulation.
- Prototyping Skills: Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printing from FDM and SLA Resin, CNC machining, or laser cutting for robotic component fabrication.
- Sensor Knowledge: Familiarity with tactile sensors, force sensors, various actuator encoders, and other sensory technologies used in robotics.
- Actuators and Motors: Experience with motor control drive systems, drive tuning, motor performance analysis, encoder protocols, drive safety protocols and system wiring.
- Human-Robot Interaction (HRI): Knowledge or experience in designing for human-robot interaction, especially in contexts where robots handle delicate or interactive tasks.
- Advanced Tools: Experience working with specialized robotic testing equipment and tools, such as precision measuring instruments, environmental testing equipment.
- Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support.
- Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
- Paid end-of-year shutdown: annual company-wide holiday closure spanning Christmas through New Year’s Day.
- Competitive equity: stock options with meaningful upside as we scale.
- Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.
- Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
- Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assemble, integrate, test, calibrate, maintain, and upgrade humanoid robot components, including end-effectors, actuators, sensors, and electro-mechanical systems. Support R&D prototyping and cross-functional troubleshooting, document test results and corrective actions, and manage specialized equipment and component inventory.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in robotics, mechatronics, or a related engineering field and at least three years of experience assembling, testing, and troubleshooting robotic systems are required. Candidates should have strong skills in precision mechanical and electrical integration, fine-pitch soldering, cable assembly, sensor and actuator calibration, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Skills
- Robotic Assembly
- System Integration
- Precision Mechanics
- Custom Electronics
- Sensor Integration
- Fine-Pitch Soldering
- Thin Cable Assembly
- Sensor Calibration
- Actuator Commissioning
- Testing and Troubleshooting
- Prototyping
- Failure Analysis
- Technical Documentation
- Motor Control and Drive Tuning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Benefits
- Extended Health Benefits
- Paid Medical and Dental
- Virtual Care
- Employee and Family Assistance
- Worldwide Emergency Medical Support
- 23 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid End-of-Year Shutdown
- Stock Options
- Catered Lunch, Snacks, and Drinks
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Humanoid Robots
- Robotics
- Robotic End-Effectors
- Actuators
- Sensors
- Electro-Mechanical Systems
- Precision Mechanics
- Custom Electronics
- Fine-Pitch Soldering
- Thin Cable Assembly
- Sensor Calibration
- Actuator Commissioning
- Robotic Control Systems
- Rapid Prototyping
- FDM 3D Printing
- SLA Resin 3D Printing
- CNC Machining
- Laser Cutting
- Tactile Sensors
- Force Sensors
- Motor Control Drive Systems
- Drive Tuning
- Encoder Protocols
- Drive Safety Protocols
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Failure Analysis
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Maintenance Guides
- Environmental Testing Equipment