Prototyping Mechanical Engineer III

Insight Global • Pasadena, CA • 1h ago

Job Description

Day to Day:

This engineer will support Meta Reality Labs by designing, building, testing, and refining next-generation soft-sensor proto@types for humanoid robotics applications. The role is highly hands-on and will involve working with electro-mechanical systems consisting of electronic chips, actuators, optics, elastomers, and both custom-built and off-the-shelf components. On a daily basis, this individual will fabricate and test elastomeric components, troubleshoot proto@type hardware, collaborate closely with research teams, and rapidly iterate designs based on experimental findings. They will also help manage vendors, maintain bills of materials (BOMs), document proto@type development, and ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and validate soft electro-mechanical systems utilizing actuators, sensors, optics, elastomers, and electronic components.

Develop and fabricate elastomeric components using various manufacturing methods and characterize their mechanical properties.

Create and improve proto@type systems through rapid iteration and testing.

Support development of graphical user interfaces used for measurement, monitoring, and control of electro-mechanical systems.

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary research teams to refine proto@type designs and support research objectives.

Source and manage both custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components and vendors.

Develop and maintain detailed bills of materials (BOMs), technical documentation, and engineering records.

Assist with budgeting, cost optimization, and material planning efforts.

Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and engineering best practices.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Must Haves:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

4+ years of experience designing, building, and testing hardware proto@types.

Experience supporting robotics, electro-mechanical systems, or research and development environments.

Strong CAD experience utilizing SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design tools.

Experience designing, fabricating, and characterizing elastomer components.

Hands-on experience with prototyping and fabrication techniques including 3D printing, CNC machining, milling, turning, laser cutting, water jet cutting, or similar methods.

Experience troubleshooting and debugging hardware systems. Plusses:

Experience developing graphical user interfaces using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools or AI agents.

Experience working with chemicals in a laboratory setting.

Previous experience supporting humanoid robotics, sensor development, soft robotics, or advanced proto@type systems.

Experience in fast-paced research environments with rapid prototyping cycles.

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