Test Engineer, Actuation
Join Mind Robotics as an Actuator Test Engineer to design and build test systems for robotic actuators on the factory floor.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 18 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Actuator Test Engineer at Mind Robotics, the individual is responsible for developing and executing test systems to evaluate the performance of actuators used in robotic applications. Key skills include proficiency in 3D CAD design, hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, and a solid understanding of actuator mechanics. This position is ideal for someone with several years of relevant experience who enjoys tackling complex engineering challenges in a dynamic environment. Mind Robotics emphasizes a hands-on approach to robotics, making it a fitting place for those passionate about physical AI.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Mind Robotics's careers page October 27, 2026.
- Mechanical Engineering appears in 3.4% of 4862 comparable mid other roles; actuators appears in 0.1% of 4862 comparable mid other roles.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Test Engineer, Actuation role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: 3D CAD, Dynamometer, Electrical Engineering, GD&T, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Mind Robotics targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Test Engineer, Actuation role at Mind Robotics.
From the original posting
As an Actuator Test Engineer on our team, you will build the dynamometer test infrastructure to verify how every actuator we put on the robot actually performs. You will move fluidly between designing test fixtures, building test stands, and running the characterization tests that drive our actuator selection and sizing decisions.
Responsibilities
Design and build the dynamometer test systems, including mechanical driveline, load application, and sensor integration (torque, position, thermal).
Design and fabricate test fixtures and stands for actuator, gearbox, and driveline validation, producing accurate 2D drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) for tight tolerances and proper fits.
Run tests on actuators to characterize torque, speed, efficiency, thermal performance, stiffness, friction, bandwidth, life-cycle, backlash, and torque sensor accuracy.
Support electromechanical integration of motors, encoders, torque sensors, and other components onto test rigs.
Generate and visualize the data that drives actuator selection and sizing decisions
Build repeatable test procedures and data pipelines that scale from a single actuator on a bench to characterizing units across the fleet.
Quantify unit-to-unit variation, track drift and wear over time, and flag outlier units.
Perform post-test teardown inspections (gear wear, bearing wear, lubrication condition, wiring/sensor integrity) and document findings rigorously.
Qualifications
3+ years of hands-on experience testing and characterizing real electromechanical or robotic hardware.
Demonstrated ability to design and build test hardware such as fixtures, stands, and drivelines from concept through fabrication.
Proficiency with 3D CAD and the ability to generate 2D drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Solid grasp of actuator fundamentals: motors, gear transmissions (planetary, harmonic/strain-wave, cycloidal), encoders, torque/force sensors, and thermal behavior.
Experience with dynamometer setups or equivalent custom test rigs, from concept through fabrication.
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
Ability to write and maintain clean test documentation and procedures.
Bonus Qualifications:
Experience with planetary, harmonic/strain-wave, and cycloidal actuators specifically, and familiarity with the tradeoffs between them.
Experience scaling test or calibration pipelines across a large fleet of test systems.
Manufacturing process familiarity and first-article inspection experience.
Experience with CATIA V6
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