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.

• Internalize the notion of ownership, display the qualities of a self-starter and proactively solve problems 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, and 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.

• PhD in Robotics, a 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.
• Experience 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 sensors, 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 equivalent 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.

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