Job Description

Your New Role and Team

Sanctuary, a world leader in building AI-based control systems for humanoid robots, is looking to hire a skilled and motivated Mechanical Designer to join our Hardware team. Reporting to the Mechanical Design Team Lead, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the design and implementation of the robotics and mobility systems within our general-purpose robots.

As a Mechanical Designer at Sanctuary, you'll be a valued part of the team as you design novel and bleeding edge systems with 3D design tools, develop prototypes, perform simulations, manage fabrication and participate in assembly and construction. You will be pivotal in building our next generation robotic hardware, and maximizing current system performance.

This is a 6-month contract position with the potential for extension or conversion to full-time employment based on performance and business needs.

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Our Success Criteria

Design and refine robotic parts and assemblies in Onshape, including actuators, robotic arms, and lift mechanisms (e.g., hands, arms, face, neck, and torso) Conceptualize novel actuator topologies and translate high-level functional requirements into low-level mechanical designs Use simulation and modeling to optimize innovative mechanisms with tight packaging constraints Implement design improvements, and 3D print, assemble, and test mechanical prototypes Collaborate with teammates to create documentation, assembly instructions, and engineering drawings Manage machining processes and design tools that improve production and maintenance workflows Support technicians with assembly during peak production periods

Your Experience

Qualifications:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, a related technical field, or equivalent work experience 1+ years of experience with 3D CAD tools (Onshape preferred) Background in specifying and analyzing gears, actuators, bearings, and similar components Experience with automated manufacturing systems and assembly tools Proficiency in prototyping, robotics, mechatronics, machining, and 3D printing R&D experience in robotics or mechanical systems Proven experience designing complex moving mechanical assemblies

Skills:

Highly skilled mechanical designer with a portfolio of complex and innovative projects Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, tolerancing, and GD&T Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences Team-oriented and collaborative, with a solutions-focused approach to project challenges

Traits:

The successful candidate will be a proponent of individual personal responsibility for themselves and their teammates Above all else, you have a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to complex problems Versatile, enthusiastic, and creative problem solver who is fascinated by the way animals and machines move You would rather work on robots than do pretty much anything else You plan for and manage deadlines and are detail-oriented

Working at Sanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI is an equal opportunity employer; employment with Sanctuary AI is governed based on skills, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any way by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. In 2023, Sanctuary AI moved into a state-of-the-art office facility and has been recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Startup company.

Compensation and Benefits

Sanctuary offers a market-leading compensation package that includes competitive salaries, equity stakes, and a full suite of benefits for permanent employees, encompassing health coverage, paid time off, cutting-edge work facilities, and worksite flexibility by role. Our commitment to fairness ensures that our total compensation consistently surpasses market standards.

About Sanctuary AI

Founded in 2018, Sanctuary builds humanoid robots and a novel control system for them that integrates symbolic logic and reasoning with data-driven robot foundation models. We use our robots to collect vision, audio, touch, and proprioception data from the perspective of the robot while they perform real-world work tasks. We use that data to train multimodal robot foundation models. Because our systems are vertically integrated, we can design, deploy, and refine at scale. Our mission is to create the world's first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots.

Recruiting and Employment Agency Notice:

Recruitment and hiring is conducted internally by Sanctuary AI. We are not seeking or soliciting any new agency partnerships or agreements at this time. Any employment agency or professional recruiter ("Agency") that provides an unsolicited resume(s) or otherwise presents a prospective job candidate through the Sanctuary AI career site or directly to any Sanctuary AI employee, irrevocably grants to Sanctuary AI the unrestricted right to engage, hire, or contract with that candidate at Sanctuary AI's sole discretion without any compensation to the Agency. We appreciate your interest in working together, and should the need arise our Talent Acquisition team will contact any external firms directly.