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# Prototype Engineer - Contract at Humanoid

- **Company:** [Humanoid](https://feeny.ai/companies/humanoid)
- **Location:** Canada Vancouver, Canada
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/humanoid/dec81d75-8b17-4361-9b82-e0cc6118c618

## Job description

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 - our rapidly developed humanoid platform being deployed in real industrial environments - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

Location: Vancouver, Canada Employment Type: Full-Time, 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Work Arrangement: On-Site

## About the Role

We are looking for a Robotics Prototype Engineer to join our Vancouver team on a 6-month, full-time fixed-term contract, supporting the assembly, integration, testing, and validation of advanced humanoid robotic systems. You will work hands-on with robotic hands, arms, end-effectors, actuators, sensors, and complex electromechanical assemblies, helping bring new robotic designs from engineering concepts to functional prototypes. Working closely with our Mechanical, Electrical, Embedded Software, and Controls teams, you will support prototype builds, troubleshoot hardware issues, perform calibration, and contribute to continuous design improvements. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career or intermediate engineer who enjoys practical engineering challenges, wants to strengthen their robotics expertise, and is excited to learn from a highly experienced multidisciplinary engineering team.

What Makes This Role Exciting

- Work hands-on with advanced humanoid robotic hardware, including dexterous hands, arms, actuators, and precision mechanisms.
- Gain practical experience in robotic assembly, sensor integration, calibration, and hardware troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with experienced robotics engineers across mechanical, electrical, embedded software, and controls disciplines.
- Contribute directly to prototype development, testing, and continuous design improvements.
- Build valuable experience in a fast-moving robotics R&D environment, working on real humanoid robots.

## What You’ll Do

- Assemble and integrate robotic prototypes and electromechanical systems, including robotic hands, arms, end-effectors, actuators, sensors, and mechanical assemblies.
- Support prototype builds, hardware integration, and system commissioning, following engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions.
- Perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and validation of robotic components and assemblies.
- Assist with sensor calibration and actuator commissioning, ensuring components operate according to engineering requirements.
- Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Embedded Software, and Controls engineers to identify and resolve hardware integration issues.
- Support rapid prototyping and design iterations, including mechanical adjustments, wiring modifications, component replacement, and testing.
- Perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, using appropriate laboratory equipment and diagnostic tools.
- Record test results, assembly observations, technical issues, and corrective actions, maintaining accurate engineering documentation.
- Support routine maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of robotic prototypes and subassemblies.
- Provide practical feedback to engineering teams to improve assembly processes, component reliability, and prototype performance.
- Maintain an organized and safe working environment, including proper handling of specialized tools, equipment, and sensitive robotic components.

We’re Looking For

- 1–4 years of relevant hands-on experience in robotics, mechatronics, electromechanical assembly, hardware prototyping, or a related technical field.
- Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Hands-on experience assembling, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
- Understanding of electromechanical components, including motors, actuators, sensors, wiring, and mechanical assemblies.
- Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical instructions.
- Experience with soldering, wiring, connectors, cable assembly, or other precision assembly techniques.
- Familiarity with basic electrical and mechanical testing equipment, such as multimeters, power supplies, and precision measurement tools.
- Basic understanding of sensor integration, calibration, or actuator operation.
- Strong practical problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies and engineering methods.
- Good attention to detail when working with precision components and complex assemblies.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.

## What We Offer

- Enjoy a modern Vancouver office environment with complimentary daily lunches, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks.
- Gain hands-on experience developing next-generation humanoid robots.
- Opportunity for long-term career growth, with the potential to transition from a 6-month fixed-term contract into a permanent, full-time position.
- Work directly with advanced robotic hardware and complex electromechanical systems.
- Learn from a highly experienced, multidisciplinary robotics engineering team.
- Contribute to real engineering projects, from prototype assembly through testing and validation.
- Build valuable technical experience in a fast-paced robotics startup environment.
- Join a collaborative, mission-driven team working at the forefront of humanoid robotics.

## About Humanoid

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Humanoid builds commercially scalable, safe, and reliable humanoid robots designed to automate labor-intensive industrial tasks across warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and retail.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom (HQ) with offices in Cambridge, MA, USA; Burnaby, BC, Canada; and additional presence in Germany, Georgia, and the UAE.
- **Founded**: 2024
- **Founders**: Artem Sokolov (CEO & Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Robotics Engineering, Humanoid Robotics, Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence
- **Target customers**: B2B / Enterprise — industrial sectors including retail, e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), manufacturing, and automotive.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Empowering humanity by building the most reliable, safe, and helpful humanoid robots.” The company aims to free people from repetitive, dangerous, and tedious work, allowing them to engage in more creative and meaningful activities.

## Products & Services
- **HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled**: A robust industrial-grade wheeled humanoid robot designed for material handling, pick-and-place, and visual inspection in warehouses and factories. Prioritizes reliability, low total cost of ownership (TCO), and minimal maintenance.
- **HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal**: A bipedal humanoid robot for more complex environments requiring advanced locomotion, navigation of confined spaces, and higher dexterity. Features human-level manipulation speeds and walking speeds up to 1.5 m/s.
- **KinetIQ**: An AI framework for orchestrating fleets of humanoid robots across both wheeled and bipedal platforms, enabling centralized control and task optimization.
- **Modular Garments**: Exchangeable protective “garments” that allow HMND 01 robots to adapt to different use cases and environments, minimizing contamination and collision damage while enabling functional customization.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$50 million** (Seed round closed October 2025, with 1 lead investor).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Strategic partners include leading global companies in AI, cloud computing, and research. Specific partner names are not publicly listed on the website, but the company highlights collaboration with commercial partners to scale deployment.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew **139.2% YoY** to ~182 employees (as of mid-2026), with 65 active job postings.
  - Opened offices in London, Boston, and Vancouver within its first year.
  - Team includes talent recruited from major robotics and AI firms: Sanctuary AI, Boston Dynamics, Dyson, Arrival, Ocado Technology, 1X, Wayve, Apptronik, and Brain Corp.
  - Focus on initial target sectors representing a combined $12 trillion in annual payroll and 250 million workers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Human-centric design**: The world is already designed for humans, so humanoids can seamlessly integrate into existing environments without costly redesign.
- **Modularity**: HMND 01’s hardware/software modularity enables multi-task performance and easy repurposing, reducing the need for specialized robots.
- **Reliability & low TCO**: Prioritizing hardware and software stability over raw performance to deliver industrial-grade robustness suitable for mass commercialization.
- **KinetIQ fleet orchestration AI**: Proprietary framework for managing mixed fleets of wheeled and bipedal robots, differentiating from competitors focused on single-form-factor robots.
- **Experienced leadership**: CEO Artem Sokolov previously scaled a family manufacturing business into a billion-dollar enterprise (EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021). The CTO, Jarad Cannon, has extensive experience translating research into deployment-ready robotics systems.

## Strategic Focus
- **Near-term (2027)**: Deploy robots for physical tasks in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and retail — tackling repetitive, dangerous, and tedious manual work.
- **Medium-term (2029)**: Expand into the service sector, targeting the 70-80% of the global economy that will be services, with a focus on assisting an aging population (1.4B people over 60).
- **Long-term (2031+)**: Enter households as assistants and companions, potentially revolutionizing everyday life across 3.5 billion homes.
- **Core strategy**: Partner with leading global companies in AI, cloud, and research for technology development, and with commercial partners for scaled deployment. The company believes the humanoid TAM will reach $38 billion by 2035 and $1 trillion by 2050.

## Why Work Here
- **High-growth environment**: Company grew headcount by 139% in a single year, indicating rapid scaling and opportunity for career advancement. 65+ open roles suggest strong hiring momentum.
- **Talent from top robotics firms**: Team includes alumni from Boston Dynamics, Sanctuary AI, Dyson, Ocado Technology, Arrival, Wayve, and others — offering a deep learning and collaboration environment.
- **Technical focus**: Engineering and technical roles represent 38% of the workforce, with senior-level hires at 23% of the team. The company emphasizes hardware, AI, machine learning, and control systems.
- **Mission-driven**: Clear purpose to automate undesirable, unsafe, and repetitive work — appealing to candidates who want to make a tangible societal impact.
- **Global presence**: Offices in London (HQ), Cambridge (USA), and Burnaby (Canada), plus operations in 16 countries — offering potential for international mobility and remote collaboration.
- **Innovation culture**: Described as a place where engineers and researchers “move from demo to deployment” and “not just in the lab.” The CTO emphasizes building systems that perform in the real world from day one.
- **Office/Hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated, but the company has physical offices in three countries and a distributed team across 16 nations — likely supports hybrid/remote with in-office collaboration for engineering roles.

## Sources
1. [thehumanoid.ai](https://thehumanoid.ai/)
2. [thehumanoid.ai/about-us/](https://thehumanoid.ai/about-us/)
3. [thehumanoid.ai/team/](https://thehumanoid.ai/team/)
4. [thehumanoid.ai/careers/](https://thehumanoid.ai/careers/)
5. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanoidai)
6. [Jobs.ashbyhq.com/humanoid](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/humanoid)

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