What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer (Contractor) – NVIDIA Robotics Lab, onsite Santa Clara, CA position at Talaria Platform?
Mechanical Engineering Contractor, Nvidia Robotics Lab
We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Contractor to support the design and development of robotic hardware systems, with a focus on mechanism design and mechatronics integration. This role will contribute to rapid prototyping, iteration, and validation of mechanical subsystems, particularly for end-effectors and robotic assemblies.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for robotic systems, with emphasis on mechanisms and transmissions
- Contribute to end-effector and gripper design, including kinematics, packaging, and integration with actuators and sensors
- Prototype and iterate designs using rapid fabrication methods (3D printing, off-the-shelf components, vendor-fabricated parts)
- Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate motors, sensors, and control systems
- Perform basic analysis and validation of designs (tolerance, strength, failure modes, etc.)
- Generate clear CAD models, drawings, and documentation for fabrication and assembly
- Support lab build, test, and debugging of hardware systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, including mechanisms, linkages, gear trains, and actuation systems
- Experience with robotic systems, mechatronics, or precision mechanical design
- Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)
- Familiarity with motors, transmissions, and basic control concepts
- Understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) and tolerance stack-up
- Hands-on experience building and debugging physical hardware
Nice to Have
- Experience with end-effector or gripper design
- Familiarity with cable-driven systems, compliant mechanisms, or underactuated designs
- Experience working with vendors for CNC, sheet metal, or additive manufacturing
- Exposure to sensors (encoders, force/torque, tactile) and their integration
- Basic programming or scripting for testing and data collection