Persona AI
Mechanical Engineer
Houston, TX · Full-time · Posted Aug 18, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; 3+ years with an advanced degree.
- Education
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Robotics, Biomechatronics, Mechatronics, or related fields.
About the job
Designs, prototypes, tests, and deploys mechanical systems for humanoid robots used in heavy industry.
What you'll do
- Create mechanical designs for humanoid robot actuators, manipulators, and integrated systems, and own them from sketches through deployment.
- Conduct simulations, structural analysis, and performance evaluations; produce engineering documentation and manufacturing instructions.
- Work hands-on with manufacturing partners and cross-functional teams to refine designs for production, testing, and assembly.
What they ask for
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Robotics, Biomechatronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 5+ years designing mechanical systems, or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
- Proven track record shipping products to market; experience designing for high-volume manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on prototyping and manufacturing experience; proficiency with CAD; working understanding of tolerance analysis and GD&T.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with humanoid robotics, exoskeletons, or other articulated mechanical systems.
- Experience designing precision mechanisms, actuators, or tight-tolerance components.
Tools
Onshape, SolidWorks, Catia, Creo, Fusion, FEA, C, Python
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