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📍 San Francisco, California, United States· Full-time· Remote
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About the Team Our 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 are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and own the mechanical side of our robotic actuator dynamometer and test infrastructure. You will create the test stands, couplings, fixtures, load paths, guarding, and serviceable lab hardware that enable rigorous characterization of robotic actuators. This role combines precision mechanical design with hands-on lab work. You will take robotic actuator test infrastructure from requirements and analysis through CAD, fabrication, assembly, commissioning, and iteration, partnering closely with electrical and software engineers to deliver safe, flexible, high-uptime test cells. In this role, you will Own the mechanical architecture of dynamometer and actuator test cells, including frames, bases, load paths, alignment, guarding, and serviceability. Design dynamometer structures, robotic actuator fixtures, load-motor mounts, couplings, shafts, bearings, adapters, and torque-reaction hardware. Translate robotic actuator test requirements into robust mechanical systems for torque, speed, thermal, durability, backdrive, efficiency, and failure testing. Perform first-principles analysis and simulation for stiffness, strength, fatigue, vibration, thermal growth, critical speed, and safety factors. Create precise, repeatable alignment strategies that protect test articles, load machines, sensors, and couplings. Design modular fixturing that supports rapid changeover across actuator and motor variants without compromising measurement quality. Work closely with electrical engineers on cable routing

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📍 Austin, Texas, United States
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About Graphcore Graphcore is a global leader in artificial intelligence computing systems. We design advanced semiconductors and data center hardware that provide the specialized processing power needed to advance AI while improving the efficiency required for broad adoption. As part of SoftBank Group, Graphcore belongs to a family of companies developing transformative technologies. Our AI Engineering Campus in Austin plays an important role in building the hardware platforms that support the next generation of AI systems. The Opportunity We are looking for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to join the Mech/Thermal Platform team as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer. You will contribute to the mechanical design, thermal validation, and verification of advanced AI hardware and data center systems. You will work with experienced mechanical, thermal, hardware, and systems engineers throughout the development lifecycle. The role combines 3D computer-aided design, prototype evaluation, lab testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and clear engineering documentation. What You Will Do Create and update mechanical parts, assemblies, and drawings using Creo or comparable 3D CAD software. Take ownership of defined mechanical design tasks from requirements and concepts through detailed design, review, release, and verification. Apply mechanical design, materials, manufacturing, heat transfer, and thermodynamics principles to engineering decisions. Develop mechanical and thermal test plans and procedures for prototypes and development systems. Set up and operate laboratory equipment, collect accurate data, analyze results, and document conclusions. Evaluate prototypes and identify mechanical, thermal, assembly, or manufacturability issues. Support design verification, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and implementation of verified design improvements. Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including design notes, drawings, test procedures, results, and change r

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📍 Austin, Texas, United States
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About Graphcore Graphcore is a global leader in artificial intelligence computing systems. We design advanced semiconductors and data center hardware that deliver the specialized processing power needed to advance AI while improving the efficiency required for broad adoption. As part of SoftBank Group, Graphcore belongs to a family of companies developing some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Our new AI Engineering Campus in Austin will play a central role in building the future of AI computing. The Opportunity As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the mechanical design and thermal validation of advanced AI hardware. Working alongside experienced mechanical and thermal engineers, you will gain hands-on experience with 3D computer-aided design (CAD), laboratory setup, test development, prototype evaluation, and engineering documentation. Type: 12-week summer internship Timing: May - August (exact dates to be confirmed) Commitment: Full-time What You’ll Do Contribute to mechanical design activities using Creo or comparable 3D CAD software, including part modeling, assemblies, drawings, and design updates under the guidance of experienced engineers. Work with the thermal engineering team to develop test procedures and help set up laboratory capabilities for evaluating AI hardware. Support thermal and mechanical testing using appropriate laboratory equipment; collect, organize, and analyze test data. Assist the mechanical and thermal design teams with prototype evaluation, troubleshooting, design verification, and documentation of findings. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering partners, communicate progress and issues clearly, and follow applicable laboratory and safety procedures. What You’ll Bring Current enrollment in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program in mechanical engineering or a related discipline during the internship. Students in other disciplines with relevant mechanical engineering exper

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📍 Texas, United States of America, United States
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NPI Mechanical Quality Engineer Description - As part of the Personal Systems Quality organization, the NPI Mechanical Quality Engineer drives product quality and reliability throughout the NPI product development lifecycle. This role partners with cross-functional teams to evaluate designs, identify and mitigate reliability risks, drive failure analysis and root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions that improve product quality and customer experience. This role provides technical leadership in reliability test development, mechanical design assessment, and Design for Quality and Reliability (DFX) initiatives to ensure high-quality products from concept through production. Strong mechanical engineering expertise, problem-solving skills, and team collaboration are essential for success in this role. *Onsite in Spring office is required 4-days a week Responsibilities: • Provides technical analysis of compute products during NPI Phase through RFQ design proposal reviews, CAD reviews, and DFX product tear downs. • Provides advanced failure analysis, root cause identification, and corrective/preventive actions for reliability concerns and/or issues during development, manufacturing, and field operations. • Proactively addresses customer requests or issues related to mechanical reliability, ensuring timely resolution while liaising with the relevant stakeholders. • Provides consultation to product development architecture teams regarding material component selection, design risk assessment, and associated reliability test plans. • Provides NUD (new, unique, difficult) risk mitigation and test plan development and develops issue prevention. • Actively mentors less-experienced engineers in the field of mechanical reliability and contributes to their growth in the organization. Education & Expe

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📍 Berkeley, United States
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Manufacturing Engineer (Experienced or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) Test Operations & Engineering (TO&E) Instrumentation Data System Installation Design team located in Berkeley, MO is seeking Manufacturing Engineers to provision Flight Test Instrumentation hardware on multiple aircraft platforms. On this team, a Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly & Installation) has the primary responsibility for the fabrication and installation of the mechanical and electrical hardware required to install a flight test data system. Design-Build Flight Test Manufacturing Engineers work the entire production cycle from review of engineering, manufacturing plan authorship, fabrication sourcing (inside and outside of Boeing) and detail planning, and continuing on through installation planning and shipside support. Manufacturing Engineers are owners of the build plan and ensure compliance to design configuration, build plan, and process requirements. Manufacturing Engineering performs Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) analysis and develops an integrated build plan consisting of work instructions for assembly/fabrication, kitting, tooling, inspection requirements, and other outputs to ensure fabrication meets design, test, and program requirements. BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior level Manufacturing Engineers. Position Responsibilities: Synthesis of test hardware & instrumentation requirements in support of flight test Review of design models and drawings, creating/reviewing redlines and coordinating with design to incorporate updates Authorship of manufacturing plans to facilitate build

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📍 San Francisco, California, United States· Full-time
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About the Team Our 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 are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and prototype novel tactile, proprioceptive and force sensor solutions. You will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners to set functional requirements, develop and iterate on hardware to meet program expectations. This role is aimed at candidates with strong fundamentals in mechanical system design and robotic sensing including tactile sensors, force sensing and position sensing. You will contribute to real hardware programs moving from prototype through early production. You will lead both new sensor subsystem development and ongoing improvements to existing systems based on testing, field performance, and manufacturing feedback. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person presence 4 days a week. In this role, you will Lead the design and iteration of mechanical subsystems, including tactile sensors, load cells, force torque sensors and joint encoders. Create and maintain CAD models, assemblies, and drawings with appropriate tolerancing and documentation. Build and test prototypes, supporting debugging of mechanical issues such as fit, alignment, friction, and wear. Assist in developing test methods and executing validation to evaluate performance, durability, calibration and failure modes. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical components with sensors, actuators, and control systems. Support transition of designs from prototype to manufacturable assemblies, incorporating DFM and DFA considerations. Collaborate with manufact

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📍 Santa Clara, United States
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NVIDIA is seeking an a PCB Library Engineer to join our PCB Design Infrastructure team. In this role, you will help develop and maintain the PCB library assets used across NVIDIA's Data Center, AI, Networking, Automotive, and Graphics products. Working alongside experienced PCB designers, library engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and component engineers, you will create and validate component footprints, schematic symbols, mechanical components, panel definitions, and other critical design assets that enable successful product development. This position provides an excellent opportunity to build expertise in PCB design, manufacturing, component engineering, and design automation while supporting some of the most advanced computing platforms in the world. What you'll be doing: Develop PCB footprints, padstacks, schematic symbols, and mechanical library content using Cadence PCB design tools. Review component datasheets, package drawings, and engineering specifications to create accurate design libraries. Support library verification, release, and documentation processes. Partner with PCB design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and operations teams to resolve library-related issues. Learn and apply industry standards, including IPC requirements, DFM, DFA, and DFT principles. Support quality initiatives to ensure library content is accurate, manufacturable, and scalable. Participate in continuous improvement and automation efforts within the library environment. Develop a strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly, and component technologies. What We Need to See: BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience. <p

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📍 San Francisco, California, United States· Full-time
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About the Team Our 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 Robotics Control Systems Engineer to take on a foundational role within our robotics team. You’ll help architect, implement, tune, and verify the control infrastructure that enables intelligent, reliable, and responsive robot behavior. This is a deeply hands-on role focused on real-time systems, actuation, dynamics, low-level hardware interaction, and whole-robot performance. You’ll spend significant time working directly with robots onsite: debugging behavior, tuning subsystems, running experiments, and providing feedback across mechanical, electrical, and software teams. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person 5 days a week. In this role, you will: Design and implement real-time control algorithms for robotic systems, including motion control, feedback loops, state estimation, actuator control, and subsystem tuning. Define the control architecture from low-level actuators and hardware interfaces through whole-robot behavior and policy. Identify and characterize actuator, hardware, and software parameters through rigorous experimentation, testing, commissioning, and verification. Work with machine learning engineers to implement reinforcement learning models. Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and software teams to integrate control logic with sensing and actuation hardware. Help inform the mechanical and electrical design to maximize capability and flexibility. Create the control system architecture; determine the correct level of abstraction from actuators all the way up to whole-robot

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📍 San Francisco, California, United States· Full-time
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About the Team Our 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 are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the engineering, characterization, and productionization of flexible and compliant components in robotic platforms. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate material concepts into engineered subsystems that meet functional, durability, and manufacturing requirements. This role focuses on understanding how soft materials behave in dynamic mechanical systems — including fatigue, creep, hysteresis, wear, and environmental degradation — and designing assemblies that perform consistently at scale. You will work with materials such as elastomers, foams, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), engineered fabrics, knitted and woven textiles, cables, and other flexible load-bearing or transmission elements, integrating them with rigid hardware, sensors, and actuators using fabrication methods such as bonding, molding, lamination, and sewn assemblies. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person presence 4 days a week. In this role, you will Design and integrate compliant or flexible materials into mechanical subsystems and rigid hardware interfaces. Leverage FEA tools to characterize material behavior under operational loads, including tension, compression, abrasion, fatigue, and environmental exposure. Develop test methods and validation protocols to evaluate durability, performance, and failure modes of soft components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition early prototypes into manufacturable designs. Source and evaluate materials in collaboratio

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📍 San Francisco, California, United States· Full-time
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About the Team Our 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 are seeking an Actuator Gear Design Engineer to lead the development of custom gears and gear stages for advanced robotic systems. You will own actuator development from early architecture and concept generation through prototype validation and system integration, partnering closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, firmware, and reliability teams. You will partner with external suppliers and internal manufacturing to create full gearbox assemblies. This role focuses on the design, integration, and validation of precision gearing, including broader knowledge around motor electromagnetics, transmission types, sensing, structural components, and thermal architectures. You will help drive actuator development across the full engineering lifecycle while establishing scalable design, test, and integration practices for future robotic platforms. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person presence 4 days a week. In this role, you will: Lead the architecture, design, and integration of custom robotic actuator gearing. Define actuator requirements and system-level trade studies around torque density, bandwidth, efficiency, thermal performance, back drivability, inertia, reliability, manufacturability, and cost. Design precision electromechanical assemblies with strong attention to tolerances, alignment, load paths, thermal expansion, sealing, wear, and serviceability. Drive actuator integration into robotic systems, partnering closely with controls, firmware, electrical, and robotics software teams to optimize closed-lo

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📍 San Francisco, California, United States· Full-time
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About the Team Our 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 are seeking a Senior Actuator Design and Integration Engineer to lead the development of custom electromechanical actuators for advanced robotic systems. You will own actuator development from early architecture and concept generation through prototype validation and system integration, partnering closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, firmware, reliability, and manufacturing teams. This role focuses on the design, integration, and validation of precision electromechanical systems, including motors, transmissions, sensing, structural components, and thermal architectures. You will help drive actuator development across the full engineering lifecycle while establishing scalable design, test, and integration practices for future robotic platforms. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person presence 4 days a week. In this role, you will Lead the architecture, design, and integration of custom robotic actuators, including motors, transmissions, sensing, thermal systems, structural components, and packaging. Define actuator requirements and system-level trade studies around torque density, bandwidth, efficiency, thermal performance, backdrivability, inertia, reliability, manufacturability, and cost. Design precision electromechanical assemblies with strong attention to tolerances, alignment, load paths, thermal expansion, sealing, wear, and serviceability. Drive actuator integration into robotic systems, partnering closely with controls, firmware, electrical, and robotics software teams to optimize closed-loop pe

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📍 San Francisco, California, United States· Full-time
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About the Team Our 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 are seeking a senior Actuator Electromagnetic Design Engineer to lead the development of custom electromechanical actuators for advanced robotic systems. You will own actuator development from early architecture and concept generation through prototype validation and system integration, partnering closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, firmware, reliability, and manufacturing teams. This role focuses on the design, integration, and validation of precision electromechanical systems, including motors, transmissions, sensing, structural components, and thermal architectures. You will help drive actuator development across the full engineering lifecycle while establishing scalable design, test, and integration practices for future robotic platforms. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person presence 4 days a week. In this role, you will: Lead the architecture, design, and integration of custom robotic actuators, including the design, simulation, integration and sourcing of custom electromagnetic components. Define actuator requirements and system-level trade studies around torque density, bandwidth, efficiency, thermal performance, inertia, reliability, manufacturability, and cost. Design precision electromechanical assemblies with strong attention to tolerances, alignment, load paths, thermal expansion, sealing, wear, and serviceability. Drive actuator integration into robotic systems, partnering closely with controls, firmware, electrical, and robotics software teams to optimize closed-loop performance. Devel

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📍 California, United States of America, United States
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$107.4K – $155.7K/yr

Interactive Design Engineer - HPIQ Description - About The Role As a Product Design Engineer at HP IQ, you’ll work at the intersection of creativity, engineering, and design to develop groundbreaking devices that redefine how people interact with technology. You’ll collaborate closely with industrial designers, hardware engineers, and interaction designers to transform ideas into functional prototypes and production-ready designs. From 3D CAD modeling and hands-on prototyping to engineering analysis and design validation, you’ll help solve complex mechanical challenges and drive designs from early concepts toward production. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering work while learning from an experienced, multidisciplinary team and contributing to products that push the boundaries of what’s possible. What You Might Do Design mechanical parts, components, and assemblies for new consumer devices using 3D CAD (NX) Create detailed 2D engineering drawings, define specifications and tolerances, and work closely with overseas vendor partners to ensure accuracy and quality Design and run experiments, applying engineering analysis and test results to guide design decisions Evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, and design tradeoffs to develop robust and scalable solutions Work cross-functionally with hardware, software, industrial design, and other engineering teams to bring concepts from ideation through development Conceptualize, design, and build prototypes that quickly validate ideas Participate in design reviews, clearly communicating design decisions, technical analysis, and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiences Build, test, troubleshoot, and iterate prototypes to identify issues and improve product performance, reliability, a

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📍 California, United States of America, United States
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$107.4K – $155.7K/yr

Product Design Engineer - HPIQ Description - About The Role As a Product Design Engineer at HP IQ, you’ll work at the intersection of creativity, engineering, and design to develop groundbreaking devices that redefine how people interact with technology. You’ll collaborate closely with industrial designers, hardware engineers, and interaction designers to transform ideas into functional prototypes and production-ready designs. From 3D CAD modeling and hands-on prototyping to engineering analysis and design validation, you’ll help solve complex mechanical challenges and drive designs from early concepts toward production. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering work while learning from an experienced, multidisciplinary team and contributing to products that push the boundaries of what’s possible. What You Might Do Design mechanical parts, components, and assemblies for new consumer devices using 3D CAD (NX) Create detailed 2D engineering drawings, define specifications and tolerances, and work closely with overseas vendor partners to ensure accuracy and quality Design and run experiments, applying engineering analysis and test results to guide design decisions Evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, and design tradeoffs to develop robust and scalable solutions Work cross-functionally with hardware, software, industrial design, and other engineering teams to bring concepts from ideation through development Conceptualize, design, and build prototypes that quickly validate ideas Participate in design reviews, clearly communicating design decisions, technical analysis, and tradeoffs to both technical and

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📍 Huntsville, United States
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Experienced or Senior Digital Design Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Digital Design Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL and play a vital role in the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) program, one of the world's most advanced air and missile defense systems. This is your opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will directly contribute to protecting critical assets and ensuring mission success. If you are passionate about defense technology and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Position Responsibilities: Design high speed digital circuits and perform signal integrity analysis Focus on electronic systems and electrical design, simulation and verification/validation testing of high-speed printed circuit boards (PCB) throughout full product development cycle Providing design guidelines and support for system architecture design, board layout, product bring-up, debug, validation, and factory builds This position requires obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. secret clearance Pre Start and final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement 3 or more years of related work experience Experience in digital circuit design Preferred Qualificatio

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