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Hello Robot Inc · 2 days ago

Robot Mechatronics Engineer

Martinez, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$120K/yr - $135K/yr

2+ years exp

Hello Robot Inc is on a mission to create useful and inclusive robots, and they are seeking a Robot Mechatronics Engineer to contribute to their leading mobile manipulation platform, Stretch. The engineer will bridge hardware design and low-level software, shaping the capabilities of the platform through multi-disciplinary efforts across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.

Consumer ElectronicsRobotics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Aaron Edsinger

Responsibilities

Lead the development of the high-quality, maintainable Stretch Body Python SDK, setting best practices for unit testing, version control, and comprehensive documentation

Design and implement sensorimotor control loops and behaviors to guarantee the robot’s safe, responsive, and high-performance operation

Rapidly bring up and maintain complex mechatronic prototypes, diagnosing and resolving deep-level issues across sensors, actuators, and controllers

Become the expert in low-level Linux systems, tackling package and device driver challenges in C++, C, and Python to maximize hardware potential

Develop essential calibration and qualification tools, ensuring every robot rolling off the line meets world-class standards

Establish and monitor key performance metrics to guide product reliability and identify proactive technical mitigation strategies

Qualification

PythonMechatronic systemsSystem integrationRobotics developmentLinux systemsCAD/SolidworksFirmware developmentCommunication protocolsGitRapid prototypingTime managementCommunication skills

Required

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering/Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in designing, developing, and integrating mechatronic systems

Experience with system integration, development, and testing on physical robots

Proficient in robotics development (e.g. kinematics, dynamics, control theory, modelling, calibration)

Experience with communication protocols like SPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc

Experience with firmware development for Raspberry Pi and Arduino

Proficiency in Python and Git

Proficiency in CAD/Solidworks and rapid prototyping experience

Proficiency in working with Linux tools, packages, and drivers

Preferred

Intrinsically motivated self-starter, able to balance the good against the perfect

Excited to work in a fast-paced, highly-iterative, startup environment

Exceptional organizational and time management skills

Excellent communication skills and team player

Excited to roll up your sleeves and do hands-on hardware design, build, debug, and test

Ability to commute to our office in Martinez, CA

Company

Hello Robot Inc

Hello Robot is building a future where robots enhance life for everyone.

Founded in 2017

Martinez, California, USA

2-10 employees

https://hello-robot.com/

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