Senior General Mechanical Design Engineer
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
$110,000 to $150,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $110,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design for robotics, electromechanical systems, or complex hardware products
- 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
As a Senior General Mechanical Design Engineer at Humanoid, you will own the design and development of key mechanical subsystems, including robotic joints, structural assemblies, and dynamic mechanisms that enable humanoid mobility and manipulation.
This role requires strong fundamentals in mechanical design, system integration, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5), as well as a passion for building complex hardware systems.
You will collaborate closely with robotics, controls, electrical, and software teams to rapidly prototype, test, and deploy robotic hardware.
Your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and scalability of our humanoid robots.
What You’ll Do
About The Role
As a Senior General Mechanical Design Engineer at Humanoid, you will own the design and development of key mechanical subsystems, including robotic joints, structural assemblies, and dynamic mechanisms that enable humanoid mobility and manipulation.
This role requires strong fundamentals in mechanical design, system integration, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5), as well as a passion for building complex hardware systems.
You will collaborate closely with robotics, controls, electrical, and software teams to rapidly prototype, test, and deploy robotic hardware.
Your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and scalability of our humanoid robots.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop mechanical systems for humanoid robots, including structural components, joints, and robotic linkages
- Create 3D CAD models and production drawings using SolidWorks / NX, applying GD&T (ASME Y14.5) to ensure precision and manufacturability
- Design robotic mechanisms and linkages optimized for strength, weight, efficiency, and durability
- Select materials and manufacturing methods that balance performance, weight, cost, and scalability
- Lead rapid prototyping and iteration, using tools such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and rapid fabrication
- Design components for high volume production, designing for processes like casting, injection moulding, and sheet metal
- Work closely with electrical, controls, and software engineers to integrate motors, sensors, and embedded systems into robotic platforms
- Conduct mechanical testing and validation to verify performance, durability, and system reliability
- Perform design reviews, risk assessments, and safety analysis to ensure robust robotic systems
- Generate and maintain technical documentation, including engineering drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOM)
- Own mechanical subsystems from concept through prototyping, testing, and deployment.
- 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design for robotics, electromechanical systems, or complex hardware products
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Strong fundamentals in mechanics, statics, dynamics, thermals, and material science
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, NX or similar CAD tools
- Experience applying GD&T based on ASME Y14.5
- Experience designing precision mechanical assemblies or mechanisms
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and injection molding
- Hands-on experience building, assembling, and testing mechanical prototypes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Experience developing robotic or mechatronic systems
- Experience working on humanoid, legged, or mobile robots
- Experience performing FEA or structural simulations
- Experience with design of cooling systems and optimizing thermal performance
- Experience designing lightweight structural systems
- Familiarity with robotic safety standards such as ISO 10218
- Familiarity with robotic actuators, gear trains, and transmission systems
- Experience in robotics, aerospace, automotive, or advanced hardware startups.
- 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
Design and develop mechanical subsystems for humanoid robots, including joints, structures, and mechanisms, taking ownership from concept through prototyping, testing, and deployment. Collaborate across engineering teams to integrate hardware, validate performance and safety, and prepare production-ready designs and documentation.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of mechanical design experience in robotics, electromechanical systems, or complex hardware, along with a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Candidates should have strong mechanical fundamentals, CAD and GD&T expertise, manufacturing knowledge, and hands-on experience building and testing prototypes.
Skills
- Mechanical Design
- Robotics
- Mechanical Engineering
- SolidWorks
- NX
- GD&T
- ASME Y14.5
- Mechanism Design
- System Integration
- Prototyping
- CNC Machining
- Additive Manufacturing
- Injection Molding
- Mechanical Testing
- FEA
- Thermal Design
Benefits
- Extended Health Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Virtual Care
- Employee And Family Assistance
- Worldwide Emergency Medical Support
- Annual Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid End-Of-Year Shutdown
- Stock Options
- Catered Lunch
- Snacks And Drinks
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Humanoid Robots
- Mechanical Design
- Robotic Joints
- Structural Assemblies
- Dynamic Mechanisms
- Robotic Linkages
- SolidWorks
- NX
- 3D CAD
- GD&T
- ASME Y14.5
- System Integration
- Materials Science
- CNC Machining
- 3D Printing
- Additive Manufacturing
- Casting
- Injection Molding
- Sheet Metal
- Rapid Prototyping
- Mechanical Testing
- Design Validation
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Analysis
- Bill Of Materials
- FEA
- Thermal Performance
- Robotic Actuators
- Gear Trains
- ISO 10218