Senior Mechatronics and Controls Engineer

The Senior Mechatonics and Control Engineer will work directly as a member of a research and development team, applying their expertise to develop novel, integrated systems and advance the state of the art.

Functions

* Internalize the notion of ownership, display the qualities of a self-starter and proactive problem solve on a cross disciplinary team to advance designs from conceptualization onwards.

* Deeply understand existing operational needs and constraints to define sub-system requirements.
· Design practical solutions both quickly and carefully, independently preempting issues of manufacturability.

* Design and execute tests to disambiguate between candidate solutions, find the best approach, and convince the team of your conclusion.

* Transform rough conceptual solutions into robust designs
· Design components and systems using Solid Works.

* Hands-on prototyping, utilizing shop tools and digital fabrication equipment to quickly iterate ideas and solutions.

* Travel to customers as necessary to understand system needs.

* Work with suppliers, machinists, contract manufacturers,

* Develop metrics and perform tests and verification of prototype systems.

* Perform system design analyses, including reliability, design-for-manufacture, design-for-assembly, etc.

Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* PhD in Robotics, related field or Six or more years of related work experience, preferably advancing designs from initial concept through initial production.

* Able to learn new technical areas with little guidance

* Understanding of the state of the art in controls theory

* Experience developing PCBs
· Experience with C++ and Python

* Experiance using 3D CAD, preferably Solid Works - including 2D drawings,

* Experience with rapid prototyping systems such as 3D printers, laser cutters and casting

* Experience designing motion control systems with sensor, actuators and complex mechanisms

* Experience designing systems that are used in industrial settings

* Experience with developing and running scientific experiments

* Able to work with customers and contract manufacturers

* Able to set aggressive but feasible schedules/milestones for your own work, and achieve them.

* Able to think strategically about risk; design, manufacturing, reliability, and mitigations thereof.

* High level of technical writing proficiency equivlanet to writing papers for publication (specs, test plans, reports, white papers, etc.)
· Ability to handle some minimal electrical design (cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, grounding strategies, etc.) is a plus.

JL