Duties:

Lead full spectrum of mechanical project activities for robotics with strong emphasis on design and analysis, supporting multiple constraints (electrical, manufacturing, cost, weight, etc)

Take responsibility for activities through all phases of engineering design, mockups, production, installation, testing, turnover and close-out efforts

Design, analyze, test, verify, debug, and mature complex mechanical systems from concept to fully detailed designs

Author and perform test plans and specifications

Work independently and in highly diverse and multidisciplinary project teams, and with external partners

Communicate effectively with other engineers and leaders

Basic Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering design and analysis

Proficiency in CAD design (SolidWorks preferred)

Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality control processes

Able to write and review technical documents such as Requirements Specifications, Scopes of Work, Hazard Analyses and Acceptance Test Procedures

Fluent in a number of these areas:

Structural mechanics

Tolerances/fits, bearings, gears, mechanisms, strength of materials, fatigue

Finite element analysis

Design optimization

System modeling and control

Data acquisition hardware/software

Design for rapid prototyping technologies, theory and practice

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with design of complex, space and weight constrained mechanical articulated systems

Brushless DC and brushed motors, drives, specification, sizing, selection, interfacing

Expertise and experience with common robotics sensors and their interfaces

Ability to use common shop tools, mill, lathe, etc

Hands-on experience with light fabrication and assembly

Required Education:

BS Mechanical Engineering