Mind Robotics
Test Engineer, Actuation
Palo Alto · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years; no alternative stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
About the job
Builds actuator dynamometer test infrastructure and runs characterization tests to inform actuator selection, sizing, and validation for robots.
What you'll do
- Design and build dynamometer systems, test fixtures, and stands; integrate motors, encoders, torque sensors, and other components.
- Run actuator tests, analyze performance and variation, and document teardown findings.
- Develop repeatable test procedures and data pipelines that scale across test systems.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of hands-on experience testing and characterizing electromechanical or robotic hardware.
- Ability to design and build test hardware from concept through fabrication.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD and 2D drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Knowledge of actuator fundamentals, including motors, gear transmissions, sensors, and thermal behavior; experience with dynamometer setups or equivalent test rigs.
Nice to have
- Experience scaling test or calibration pipelines across a large fleet of test systems.
- Manufacturing process familiarity, first-article inspection experience, or experience with CATIA V6.
Tools
3D CAD, ASME Y14.5, CATIA V6
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