The PositionDuties & Responsibilities
- Designs and develops prototypes including printers, motion control systems, drones, robots, and autonomous systems
- Collaborates with developers, fellow engineers, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to understand the requirements and scope of the project
- Analyzes dynamics of automated mechanical systems and robotic systems
- Drafts blueprints, sketches, or other documentation demonstrating proposed ideas and prototypes, modifying based on feedback and simulation results
- Constructs, configures, tests, and debugs systems
- Installs, operates, calibrates, and maintains mechatronic systems
- Ensures that machines operate safely, dependably, and with precision; identifies and implements modifications
- Provides technical support and troubleshooting services for systems
- Recommends, develops, and implements enhancements and improvements to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations
- Maintains documentation of development process, modifications, maintenance requirements, and other data
- Assists with cost estimates and bills of materials
- Maintains knowledge of existing and developing technology and trends in mechatronics
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Basic
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science
- At least 10 years of related experience
- Thorough understanding of electrical wiring and computer software engineering
- Extremely proficient with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to create accurate drawings and schematics
- Experience with motion systems (i.e. Servo motors, Stepper motors, linear actuators, CNC Platforms, Robotic Arms)
- Experience with programming embedded systems (Texas Instruments, Arduino, Microchip, Xilinx)
- Experience with integrating sensors (i.e. accelerometers, gyros, thermocouples, encoders)
- Experience in developing software in C, C++, Python
- Experience with computer vision (openCV)
- Experience with PCB layout (Altium preferred)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to create reports and documentation
- Ability to use tools and perform tasks such as soldering, welding, and metal cutting with precision and accuracy
- The ability to obtain/maintain a final Secret DoD clearance, for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
- Authorization to work for employers in the U.S. without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas at this time.
Preferred
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience using COMSOL
- Experience making a prototype robot
