# Mechanical Engineer, Dynamometer and Actuator Testing Infrastructure at OpenAI

- Company: OpenAI
- What the company does: Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.
- Company website: https://openai.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $225K to $318K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-25
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai/2b87bb06-ba33-4cab-b950-0df12ca85dcf
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/openai-mechanical-engineer-dynamometer-and-actuator-testing-infrastructure/

## About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and own the mechanical side of our robotic actuator dynamometer and test infrastructure. You will create the test stands, couplings, fixtures, load paths, guarding, and serviceable lab hardware that enable rigorous characterization of robotic actuators.

## What they're looking for

- Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Experience designing mechanical systems for robotic actuator dynamometers, robotics, automation, rotating machinery, aerospace, automotive, or similar high-performance hardware
- Strong understanding of structures, load paths, shafts, bearings, couplings, fasteners, tolerances, alignment, and vibration
- Experience designing fixtures, test stands, frames, guarding, and precision mechanical interfaces
- Proficiency with CAD and drawing release workflows, NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent experience is welcome

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