About Origin
Origin (previously 10xConstruction) is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings. Join India's most talent-dense robotics team consisting of individuals from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, etc.
About The Role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will take full ownership of major subsystems of the mobile manipulator (e.g., the multi-axis robotic arm structure, the heavy-duty mobile base chassis, or the lift column). You will be responsible for ensuring your subsystems survive extreme physical abuse while maintaining millimeter-level precision. You will independently execute complex structural analyses, manage difficult packaging constraints, and lead physical validation testing.
Key Responsibilities
Subsystem Design & Analysis:
- Architect and detail-design core mechanical structures, castings, and weldments for the robot
- Conduct rigorous FEA (static, fatigue, and modal) to optimize for weight, stiffness, and manufacturability
- Design complex, high-precision mounting interfaces for high-torque actuators, LiDARs, and vision systems, ensuring zero backlash and perfect alignment
V&V and Reliability Engineering:
- Translate product needs into verifiable engineering requirements for your subsystems
- Develop and execute rigorous physical Verification and Validation (V&V) protocols (e.g., drop testing, vibration tables, continuous load cycling)
- Own the DFMEA for your subsystems and implement design changes to mitigate identified failure modes
Real-to-Virtual Fidelity:
- Create and maintain mathematically rigorous URDFs for your subsystems, calculating exact inertial properties, center of mass, and friction models to feed the simulation and controls teams
Prototyping & Mentorship:
- Lead rapid prototyping efforts to physically validate designs before committing to expensive tooling
- Mentor junior engineers in CAD best practices, FEA setups, and GD&T application
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or Robotics
- 4-8 years of professional experience in designing dynamic mechanical systems
- Expert proficiency in CAD software (Onshape or equivalent) and PDM systems
- Strong background in applying GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and performing complex 3D tolerance stack-up analyses
- Deep understanding of material science, metal fabrication (machining, welding, casting), and structural mechanics
- Strong hands-on fabrication and prototyping skills
Preferred Experiences
- Experience designing mobile robots, heavy-duty gimbals, or CNC machinery
- Practical experience writing Python or MATLAB scripts to automate kinematic or dynamic calculations
Benefits
- Gain experience in a dynamic startup environment at the forefront of robotics and AI innovation
- Contribute to the development of technology that will revolutionize the construction industry
- Work alongside a talented and passionate team committed to making a real-world impact
- Learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable skills in robotics software engineering
- Gain practical experience in a real-world engineering environment
- Contribute to a project with the potential to make a significant impact on the construction industry
