You will own the full mechatronic architecture of our UMI (Universal Manipulation Interface) data collection platform - from first prototype to mass-produced fleet hardware. This is a staff-level role with end-to-end ownership: you define the architecture, make the hard cross-subsystem tradeoffs, drive the transition from lab prototype to manufacturable product, and ensure the device performs reliably at scale across global operator sites. Motor control and firmware are owned separately; everything else is yours. What You'll Do • Own the mechatronic architecture of the UMI device - mechanical structure, gripper kinematics, sensor integration, and all physical subsystem interfaces • Drive the full hardware lifecycle: concept 1 prototype 1 DVT 1 mass production; own the design decisions that make each transition possible • Define and hold mechanical specifications across the program: 2-finger gripper geometry, wrist kinematics, operator ergonomics, weight, balance, and stiffness targets • Own sensor integration at the hardware level - camera mount geometry, IMU placement, Aruco marker systems, and calibration fixture design; the spatial accuracy of the data pipeline starts with how well sensors are mounted and held • Lead DFM/DFA from 3D-printed prototype through injection-molded and die-cast production parts; own the BOM, part-level traceability, and supplier qualification process • Define reliability and durability requirements for fleet deployment; the device ships to dozens of operator sites globally and failure directly cuts data output - you design so it doesn1t fail • Set up and drive DVT/PVT test plans: cycle testing, abuse testing, thermal, and calibration stability across device lifetime • Interface with the EE team on PCB envelopes, connector placement, and cable routing accommodations - you own the structures and interfaces, they own what1s inside • Lead design reviews, define subsystem requirements, and set the technical bar for the broader hardware team What You Bring • Track record taking mechatronic products from prototype through mass production - consumer electronics, robotics, medical devices, wearables, or comparable high-volume precision hardware • Systems-level fluency across the full stack: mechanism design, sensor integration, DFM, tolerance analysis, supplier management, and reliability engineering • Deep hands-on experience with DFM/DFA for molded, die-cast, and machined parts; you1ve owned the factory conversation, not just handed off drawings • Proven experience integrating sensors - cameras, IMUs, encoders - into precision mechanical structures where mounting geometry and compliance directly affect measurement quality • Experience setting up and running DVT/PVT programs: test plan definition, failure analysis, design iteration under production constraints • Staff-level engineering judgment: you know when to iterate fast and when to lock down, and you1ve made that call under real program pressure Nice to Have • Experience with UMI-style, teleoperation, or robot data-capture hardware • Familiarity with camera calibration pipelines, fiducial marker systems, or 6-DoF spatial tracking • Experience scaling a device from a handful of lab units to a global deployed fleet • Prior technical lead or program ownership experience on a hardware product that shipped • CAD skills and experience with Solidworks or CATIA.