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Mechanical Design Engineer

OpenAI · San Francisco

$295k - $380k/yrMid levelEngineeringResearchRoboticsPosted 15 months ago
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About the Team Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. Working across the entire model stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the constraints of physical systems to improve peoples’ lives. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, integration, and sustaining engineering of mechanical subsystems in robotic platforms. You will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners to set functional requirements, develop and iterate on hardware to meet program expectations. This role is aimed at candidates with strong fundamentals in mechanical system design - including tolerance, alignment, load paths, wear, and failure modes - and robotics. You will contribute to real hardware programs moving from prototype through early production. You will lead both new subsystem development and ongoing improvements to existing systems based on testing, field performance, and manufacturing feedback. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person presence 4 days a week. In this role, you will - Lead the design and iteration of mechanical subsystems, including structures, mechanisms, and actuators. - Create and maintain CAD models, assemblies, and drawings with appropriate tolerancing and documentation. - Build and test prototypes, supporting debugging of mechanical issues such as fit, alignment, friction, and wear. - Assist in developing test methods and executing validation to evaluate performance, durability, and failure modes. - Work with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical components with sensors, actuators, and control systems. - Support transition of designs from prototype to manufacturable assemblies, incorporating DFM and DFA considerations. - Collaborate with manufactu

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RoboticsSoftware IntegrationsSystem Design

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core. OpenAI is dedicated to putting that alignment of interests first - ahead of profit. To achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. Our investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion is ongoing, executed through a wide range of initiatives, and championed and supported by leadership. At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

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