Junior Mechanical Design Engineer
Trossen Robotics
Greater Chicago Area0–2 yrs57m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Trossen Robotics is seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their R&D and Product Design team. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Downers Grove, IL. The role offers hands-on experience working on robotic projects, focusing on the design of mobile robotic platforms and manipulators.
Key Responsibilities
- CAD work under the direction of the Lead Mechanical Engineer.
- Integration of 3rd party electromechanical devices (e.g., motors, servos, brackets, cameras, sensors, cables).
- Custom bracket design with a focus on DFM, DFA, manufacturing processes, and cost.
- Fitting electrical components within robot chassis and navigation stacks.
- Design of modular mounting systems and access panels with emphasis on ease of maintenance.
- Wiring of components, cable runs, and connector design/selection.
- Prototyping: Rapid designing and iterating prototypes.
- Optimizing project workflows for maximized speed.
- Component sourcing and vendor selection.
- Engineering Documentation: Create comprehensive engineering drawings and maintain thorough documentation.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- CAD Proficiency: Must be proficient in CAD software such as Fusion360, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or PTC Creo for creating detailed 2D and 3D models. (Trossen Robotics uses Fusion360 and Solidworks.)
- Ability to conceptualize and discuss 3D parts for design and prototyping.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and their pros and cons (3D printing, laser cut plastic & metals, CNC Machining, Sheet metal fabrication, molding).
- Ability to work independently after being given a high-level task.
- Strong desire to learn and improve skillset; innate curiosity.
Skills You Will Be Working On
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Design for Assembly (DFA)
- 3D Modeling: Proper constraint design and sketch methodology.
- Engineering Drawings: Generating accurate and detailed drawings with proper annotations.
- Prototyping order of operations.
- Tolerance Analysis: Performing basic tolerance analysis.
- Material Selection for Design: Selecting appropriate materials.
Qualifications
- A portfolio is required to apply. Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume.
- Candidates will need to have transportation.