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You will take ownership of complex prototype development activities, guide engineering execution, and work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Embedded Software, and Controls teams to transform innovative designs into reliable, high-performance robotic systems.\nWe are looking for someone who has successfully led and developed technical teams, established efficient prototyping processes, and delivered complex hardware projects in fast-moving engineering environments.\nAs our Vancouver robotics operations continue to grow, this position offers the opportunity to progress into a broader technical leadership role, helping shape our prototyping capabilities, engineering standards, and team development.\nYour work will directly influence the technical quality, development speed, and scalability of Humanoid's next-generation robotic platforms.\nWhat Makes This Role Exciting\nTake ownership of complex humanoid robot prototyping, including dexterous hands, arms, actuators, and advanced 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