B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil preferred)
5-10 years of experience in an engineering environment
Experience with gearbox design from operating requirements
Knowledge of design tools like CAD
Familiarity with shop/assembly tools for machines
Strong communication skills for technical documentation
Ability to learn new technology quickly
Responsibilities
Assist with CAD modeling, product prototyping, and testing
Design and procure machine components like prime movers and instruments
Support design of novel industrial automation solutions
Prepare documentation of product decisions and changes
Collaborate with software and electrical engineers for integration
Translate client requirements into product deliverables
Conduct product functionality tests
Assemble hardware according to specifications
Participate in development meetings and demo days
Recommend product improvements
Benefits
Opportunity to work in an innovative industry focused on industrial automation
Collaborative team environment fostering creativity and problem-solving
Hands-on experience from design to testing with real-world applications
Exposure to cutting-edge technology and integration efforts
Support for continuous learning and development within engineering
Full Job Description
We are looking for a curious, creative, and mission-driven Lead Design Engineer with a technical foundation who is naturally fascinated by the challenges and detail work in enabling industrial automation. This role requires a hands-on engineer able and willing to personally perform design tasks from CAD to prototype assembly to laboratory testing. This position will be instrumental in developing disruptive gearbox prototypes.
The Fathom5 Lead Design Engineer will:
Assist senior engineers with CAD modeling, product prototyping, and testing
Design, Procure, and/or print machine components including prime movers, instruments, controls, and machined/printed parts
Support the Fathom5 engineering team in the design of novel industrial automation solutions
Prepare and organize documentation of key product decisions and design changes
Work with software and electrical engineering teams to integrate new technologies into our Tesar Actuators
Translate client desires into tangible deliverables
Test products for functionality
Assemble hardware according to design specifications and ensure on-time delivery of Fathom5 Tesar Power Actuators
Contribute to Company development meetings, on-cadence stand-up, and demo days
Learn the Fathom5 product line and make product improvement recommendations
Collaborate with team members to help merge the physical assembly, hardware integration and software integration of our product lines
The Fathom5 Lead Design Engineer position requires:
Design knowledge - Working knowledge of machine detailing and design.
Proven Innovation - Listed Inventor on US Patent, Completed Professional or Personal custom machinery project, prior primary design authority for a novel gearbox, or experience in an R&D Engineering group.
Proficiency with design tools - Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools
Proficiency with shop/assembly tools - Knowledge of hand and power tools used to assemble machines in a prototype shop and the ability to use those tools to deliver quality prototypes.
Clear and effective communication - Written and oral communication skills sufficient to explain and document technical findings in an articulate manner.
Quick learning - The ability and desire to quickly learn new technology.
Team-first mentality - The ability and desire to work in a team environment.
Startup Stamina - Fathom5 is changing the world at the intersection of industrial systems and advanced software. Sometimes changing the world requires long hours, standing for full days at events, and medical clearance for building and testing actuator prototypes as well as occasional travel in support of our customers.
Ultimately, a successful Lead Design Engineer provides valuable support to the design team while continually improving their engineering knowledge and skills.
The Fathom5 Lead Design Engineer is an intermediate position and will have these credentials:
B.S. from an accredited four-year university in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil)
5-10 years of experience in an engineering environment
Capable of executing gearbox design from operating requirements
Preferred knowledge and experience:
Design of control systems including PID feedback loops.
Specification and selection of electrical motors for actuation
Instrumentation of actuators for data acquisition and control
