Mechanical Engineer, Data Collection Hardware

The Mechanical Engineer, Data Collection Hardware role at Persona focuses on designing and prototyping handheld Universal Manipulation Interface (UMI) devices to capture high-quality human-demonstrated data for training humanoid robot foundation models. This position involves integrating force and tactile sensors, optimizing workstation ergonomics, and ensuring robust hardware design for data collection in demanding industrial environments. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop precision mechanisms and haptic feedback systems that bridge human operators and robot kinematics.