Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Under general supervision, this role involves the origination, design, and development of new robotic systems and products, and/or the modification and improvement of existing designs, with a mechanical focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical calculations to verify design requirements.
• Utilize multiple features of the Yaskawa Motoman ERP system, including Item Master, Bill of Material, Purchasing, Production, and Engineering Modules.
• Attend, originate, and be responsible for internal and customer design review meetings.
• Follow ISO procedures and provide feedback for process improvement.
• Understand and apply industry standards.
• Travel required on a frequent basis. Must have a valid driver’s license and full coverage automobile insurance.
• Assist in solving technical problems throughout the project cycle, including design, manufacturing, and debug phases.
• Prepare or assist in preparing project design and layouts, calculations, bills of materials, and other engineering data.
• May be assigned to several projects simultaneously.
• Assist project personnel in specific project phases or aspects, such as project design and technical studies.
• Prepare or assist in the design and development of robotic and automated systems according to customer specifications.
• Provide supporting documentation for Final Documentation packages.
• Prepare specifications for build requirements of peripheral equipment (e.g., tracks, positioners, weld fixtures, grippers).
• Adhere to project schedule and budget requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SolidWorks experience.
• Solid Edge experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree.
• Skills:
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Able to multi-task.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts (exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutations).
• Ability to apply mathematical operations for frequency distribution, test reliability and validity analysis, variance analysis, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Anticipate approximately one hour per day at a PC.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
• Moderate noise level.
• May require occasional use of/contact with/exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., grease, oils, lubricants, paint, thinner, parts cleaner).
• Basic awareness of hazardous materials cautions required.