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Apple Inc.

Safety System Product FEM Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150.40 - $277.60/hr

Offer insight into hypothesis-driven Design of Experiments to optimize product performance ... Key experience includes prosthetics, helmets, crash, automotive safety, orthopedic implants or ...

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How much do prosthetic design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for prosthetic design engineer in the United States is $88,150.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a prosthetic design engineer?

A Prosthetic Design Engineer designs and develops artificial limbs and medical devices that help individuals regain mobility and functionality. They use a combination of biomechanics, material science, and engineering principles to create prosthetics that are comfortable, durable, and efficient. Their work involves collaborating with medical professionals, researching new materials and technologies, and utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software for prototyping. These engineers also test and refine prosthetic devices to ensure they meet patient needs and industry standards.

What are the daily responsibilities of a prosthetic design engineer?

Prosthetic Design Engineers typically spend their days designing new prosthetic devices, collaborating closely with clinicians, patients, and fabrication specialists to refine designs based on user feedback. They use CAD software to create detailed 3D models, conduct performance simulations, and may also participate in the prototyping and testing phases. Regular meetings with multidisciplinary teams help ensure that the devices meet both technical specifications and clinical requirements. This dynamic blend of hands-on technical work and collaborative problem-solving makes each day varied and impactful.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a prosthetic design engineer?

A Prosthetic Design Engineer should possess a strong background in mechanical or biomedical engineering, proficiency in 3D modeling, and an understanding of human anatomy, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, rapid prototyping tools, and industry standards such as ISO 13485 is critical, and certification in prosthetics design can be an asset. Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong teamwork, and clear communication skills set candidates apart in this field. Mastery of these skills ensures innovative, safe, and effective prosthetic solutions tailored to patient needs while facilitating cross-disciplinary collaboration.

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Infographic showing various Prosthetic Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,150 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Humanoid Robotics

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

Proception Inc.
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$120 - $180/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Humanoid Robotics

At Proception, we are engineering the next generation of highly dexterous humanoid manipulators. Our mission is to bring machines closer to human capability by merging innovative mechanical design, sensor integration, and intelligent control. We're looking for a full-time Mechanical Design Engineer to lead structural and actuation design for our humanoid upper body and hand systems. You'll work at the frontier of mechanical performance, electromechanical integration, and rapid prototyping to enable breakthrough physical intelligence.

Requirements
  • 01 1+ years of experience designing mission-critical mechanical systems for robotics, aerospace, or automation
  • 02 Mastery of CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion), FEA, and precision design
  • 03 Experience prototyping with your own hands—machining, printing, assembling, debugging
  • 05 Fluent in tolerance stack-ups, material properties, thermal constraints, and load paths
  • 06 Designed for real-world wear, slop, EMI, torque ripple, and backlash
  • 07 Experience with humanoids, exoskeletons, prosthetics, soft robots, or tendon drives
  • 08 Startup reflexes: you bias toward execution, learn fast, and document like it matters
  • 09 (+) Experience with humanoids, exoskeletons, prosthetics, soft robots, or tendon drives
  • 10 (+) Experience with testing and validation of mechanical systems
Responsibilities
  • 01 Architect and design high-DOF robotic arms and hands for dynamic manipulation
  • 02 Build geartrains, compliant mechanisms, and tendon systems that outperform current state-of-the-art
  • 03 Drive simulation, analysis, prototyping, and testing in a no-silos, build-it-yourself workflow
  • 04 Iterate hardware based on test data, field failure, or system noise—fast
  • 05 Collaborate tightly with controls, perception, and firmware teams to deliver integrated, elegant robots
  • 06 Write clear, transferable documentation for scaling what works—and killing what doesn't
  • 07 Design and test mechanical systems for humanoids, exoskeletons, prosthetics, soft robots, or tendon drives
  • 08 Validate mechanical systems through testing and analysis
  • 09 Iterate on mechanical designs based on test data and feedback
Benefits
  • 01 Competitive salary and meaningful equity
  • 02 Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 03 Work with world-class researchers and engineers in AI and robotics
  • 04 High-ownership role with opportunity to lead mechanical design efforts
  • 05 Help define and build next-generation embodied intelligence systems
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