OpenAI
AI
DAQStationEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“DAQ Station Engineer at OpenAI. Skills: Hardware development, Electromechanical systems, Robotics, Data collection stations. Design and develop station hardware. Develop electromechanical subsystems”
Industry & Context.
Solving problems in live physical environments
Substantial in-person presence required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience developing mechanical or electromechanical hardware for complex physical systems, Designed equipment, fixtures, workcells, test systems, automation hardware, or similar operator-facing environments, Comfortable moving from ambiguous requirements to hands-on prototypes and robust released designs, Sound judgment around mechanical design, DFM/DFA, serviceability, durability, ergonomics, and real-world use conditions, Work effectively across engineering and operations teams and enjoy solving problems that show up in live physical environments
Nice to Have
Experience in robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, test systems, or high-complexity hardware environments, Familiarity with CAD, prototyping, fabrication methods, design documentation, and issue tracking, Experience developing hardware intended for repeated daily use in operational settings, Experience working with external suppliers, machine shops, or contract fabricators
What You'll Do.
Design and develop station hardware
Develop electromechanical subsystems
Translate needs into hardware requirements
Create production-ready designs
Support hardware through full lifecycle
Partner with cross-functional teams
Integrate station hardware
Improve station reliability
Improve station usability
Improve station serviceability
Diagnose field issues
Drive engineering fixes
Work with machine shops
Work with fabrication partners
Produce custom hardware
Manage technical build quality
Contribute to design standards
Contribute to documentation
Contribute to validation practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Robotics Engineering; Work closely with Research; Work closely with Software; Work closely with Operations; Partner with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
About the Team The OpenAI Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. Working across the entire model stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the constraints of physical systems to improve peoples’ lives. ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a DAQ Station Hardware Engineer to develop and improve the physical hardware that goes into OpenAI’s robotic data collection stations. This role will design, prototype, validate, and deploy station hardware such as fixtures, mounts, operator interfaces, workcell equipment, safety mechanisms, and other electromechanical systems that support reliable daily operation. You will work closely with Robotics Engineering, Research, Software, and Operations to translate evolving needs into practical hardware solutions that are robust, serviceable, and scalable across an expanding DAQ footprint. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Design and develop station hardware and electromechanical subsystems, including fixtures, equipment mounts, operator-facing hardware, sensing support structures, enclosures, and safety-related components. - Translate program and operational needs into clear hardware requirements, prototypes, and production-ready designs. - Support hardware through the full lifecycle: concept, detailed design, build, test, deployment, issue resolution, and iteration. - Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure station hardware integrates cleanly with robotics platforms, software, data collection workflows, and operator use cases. - Improve station reliability, usability, and serviceability by diagnosing field issues and driving durable engineering fixes. - Work with vendors, machine shops, and fabrication partners to produce custom hardware and manage technical build quality. - Contribute to design standards, documentation, and val
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