Mechanical Design Structures Engineer

Rhoda AI

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in die-cast and injection-mold part design
  • Proficiency in thermal design and heat integration
  • A strong foundation in linkage, pivot, and mechanism design
  • Track record of developing robust systems for high-impact scenarios
  • Skill in designing for precision in motor control and grasping

Responsibilities

  • Design the structural architecture for the hand's components
  • Oversee design-for-manufacturing processes from prototype to production
  • Integrate thermal management with actuator systems
  • Engineer for durability against impacts and real-world use
  • Ensure precision for fine motor operations and reliable grasping
  • Create lightweight and body-safe structures for wearable applications

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative wearable technology
  • Engage in hands-on design and manufacturing processes
  • Collaborative work environment with cutting-edge technology
  • Potential for career growth in a specialized field
  • Impact on the development of assistive and robotic devices
Full Job Description
Structures Engineer

You will design the structural skeleton of the hand system - the palms, fingers, linkages, and housings that must survive real-world abuse while holding the precision that fine manipulation demands.

What You'll Do
  • Design the structural architecture of the hand - palm, fingers, linkages, and pivots
  • Own design-for-manufacturing of structural parts, including die-cast and injection-molded components, from prototype through production
  • Integrate thermal paths with the actuation system so dense actuator packages stay within limits
  • Engineer for robustness: the hand must tolerate impacts, drops, and sustained real-world abuse
  • Hold the precision required for fine motor control and repeatable grasping
  • Design lightweight, body-safe structures for wearable devices
What You Bring
  • Experience with die-cast and injection-mold part design, including DFM for volume production
  • Thermal design experience, especially integrating heat paths with actuators in dense packages
  • Strong background in linkage, pivot, and small-mechanism design
  • Proven ability to design robust systems that tolerate impact and sustained abuse
  • Ability to design for precision where it matters, enabling fine motor control and reliable grasping
Nice to Have
  • Experience with wearable or body-worn product structures
  • Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance-stack analysis for small mechanisms

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