Research & Development Engineer - Sanctuary
View Company Profile- Job Title
- Research & Development Engineer
- Job Location
- Vancouver, BC
- Job Description
- Your New Role & TeamSanctuary AI, a world leader in building dexterity-driven Physical AI for general purpose robots, is looking to hire a skilled and motivated Research & Development Engineer to join our Engineering team. The Research & Development Engineer is a crucial part of our team, supporting core hardware R&D functions. Reporting to the Principal Research Scientist, you’ll contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our growing organization.The best candidates for this role have excellent skills in balancing the technical trade-offs of mechanical, electrical, and fluidic elements. You will be a valued contributor as you develop prototypes of electro-mechanical systems that will test new ideas in AI and robotics.Our Success Criteria
- Apply hands-on experience working with complex electro-mechanical systems and instrumentation
- Develop novel methods to more effectively drive robotic degrees of freedom, gaining cutting-edge career experience
- Collaborate with company leaders to solve robotics-specific research and engineering challenges, achieving high visibility across teams
- Design and instrument innovative electromechanical mechanisms under tight packaging constraints, expanding your engineering expertise
- Produce clear and detailed documentation, including drawings and assembly instructions, to support your designs
Your ExperienceQualifications:- Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.A.Sc.) in engineering, engineering physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience working with complex electromechanical systems, instrumentation, and thermofluidic devices
- Background in a research and development environment
- Proven creative problem-solving skills, with a portfolio of innovative projects
- Experience using simulation and modeling tools (such as CFD, FEA, or multi-domain physical systems simulation) to optimize designs
- Familiarity with scientific data acquisition and analysis
- Proficiency in operating hand tools, power tools, and test equipment
Skills:- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
- Familiarity with industrial instrumentation and data acquisition systems
- Experience with 3D CAD (considered an asset)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Traits:- Above all else, a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to complex problems
- Using existing knowledge to develop original ways of working
- Taking personal responsibility for the quality and content of your work
- Analyzing data and information to make considered decisions
- Expressing an interest in others’ experiences and ideas
- Obsession with bringing human-like intelligence to machines
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Sanctuary Company Size
Between 2 - 10 employees
Sanctuary Founded Year
2016
Sanctuary Total Amount Raised
$6,500,000