Senior/Staff/Principal Mechanical Engineer
Lead the mechanical design of robotic hands and actuation modules at Eka Robotics in Boston.
Posted by employer 1 year ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Lead the mechanical design of robotic hands and actuation modules
- Select key components including actuators, bearings, sensors, and structural materials
- Build physical prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, and other fabrication methods
- Define and execute testing plans to evaluate performance against requirements
- Iterate on designs based on test results and collaboration with cross-functional teams
Must have
- 7+ years of experience designing and building robotic systems
- Deep expertise with CAD tools
- Proven experience designing actuators using frameless motors
- Strong background in designing custom gear trains
- In-depth understanding of mechanical tolerances and precision assembly
- Ability to run basic FEA simulations for strength and deformation analysis
Nice to have
- Mastery of prototyping tools
- Hands-on build experience
Requirements
- Experience
- 7+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the engineer will lead the mechanical design of robotic hands and actuation modules, focusing on creating functional prototypes and testing their performance. Key skills include expertise in CAD software, actuator design, and custom gear train development, alongside hands-on experience with various fabrication techniques. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with over seven years in robotics, particularly those with a strong background in precision assembly and mechanical tolerances. Eka Robotics is looking to expand its R&D efforts, making this a pivotal role in a team of robotics and machine learning experts.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 26, 2026. Last confirmed on Eka Robotics's careers page October 26, 2026.
- Mechanical Engineering appears in 3.3% of 2571 comparable senior other roles in United States; Robotics appears in 1.3% of 2571 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Senior/Staff/Principal Mechanical Engineer role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: 3D printing, CAD, CNC machining, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Eka Robotics targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior/Staff/Principal Mechanical Engineer role at Eka Robotics.
From the original posting
Eka Robotics
Eka Robotics is on a mission to build intelligence for the physical world - robots that are fast, general, and reliable. Our approach, grounded in physics, unlocks superhuman capabilities. We are defining the frontier of robotics research and deployment.
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design of robotic hands and actuation modules
Select key components including actuators, bearings, sensors, and structural materials
Build physical prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, and other fabrication methods
Define and execute testing plans to evaluate performance against requirements
Iterate on designs based on test results and collaboration with cross-functional teams
Qualifications
7+ years of experience designing and building robotic systems—preferably robotic hands
Deep expertise with CAD tools (Onshape, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
Proven experience designing actuators using frameless motors
Strong background in designing custom gear trains
In-depth understanding of mechanical tolerances and precision assembly
Ability to run basic FEA simulations for strength and deformation analysis
Mastery of prototyping tools, fabrication techniques, and hands-on build experience
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