Senior Staff Gear Train Design Engineer - Atlas

• Design and develop gear systems for various robot platforms considering factors such as kinematic arrangements, operational load spectra, efficiency, packaging constraints, weight, manufacturability, and cost
• Conceptual layout of gears, bearings, planet carriers and critical interfaces using CATIA v6. Analyses and optimization of system under various loading and stack up conditions accounting for thermal variations and external environmental effects using KISSsys, MASTA, and internal tools
• Interface definition, analytical validation, and manufacturability/assemblability of all machine elements in the drivetrain assembly
• Optimize gear designs for various stages from concept to mass production. Evaluate and trade a wide variety of materials, manufacturing processes, surface treatments, and finishing operations.
• Reason through abstract, novel considerations and constraints specific to the emerging humanoid robot industry
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

• In-depth knowledge of gear theory, envelope theory, gear macro/micro geometry, LTCA, fatigue, backlash, high volume manufacturing methods and materials
• Proficient in creating and managing 3D assemblies and 2D drawings (NX/Creo/Catia Preferred)
• Strong proficiency in planetary and/or bevel gear gear design, analysis, and metrology
• Strong proficiency with simulation tools such as MASTA, Romax, and KISSsys (Experience with LDP, Transmission 3D, Cage, Kimos, etc. also beneficial)
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts effectively
• Empathetic communicator and mindset of always learning
• BSME and 8+ years of relevant experience, MSME or PhD with 4+ years of experience

• Expert level planetary and/or bevel gear (including straight cut, Zerol, spiral bevel, hypoid) knowledge and experience with precision micro gear train design & analysis
• Highly proficient with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Comfortable working in matlab, processing time series and histograms. Comfortable working with and automating large sets of data
• Familiarity with other robotics transmissions such as strain wave and cycloidal, and an understanding of the trade space versus planetary. Familiarity with alternative planetary transmissions such as compound and differential drivetrains
• A brief portfolio of images with short descriptions of recent work is required via either web-link or pdf/ppt

medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure