Junior Mechanical Engineer

Portfolios are required for this position. Any application without a linked portfolio will be rejected. Read This Portfolio Guide

Having a portfolio is essential when applying for a Mechanical Design Engineering position. Without it, it's like trying to get a job as a chef without letting anyone taste your food or as a painter without showing your artwork. If you don't have one, it's best to wait to submit your application until you do, as your resume may get passed over otherwise.

A good portfolio demonstrates that you are invested in your career and are willing to put effort into presenting yourself professionally.

Don't forget that "DESIGN" is in the name "Mechanical Design Engineering", so it's crucial to showcase your design skills.

Here's what you should include in your portfolio:

• Screenshots of CAD projects you've worked on
• Photos or videos of physical builds you've completed
• Detailed descriptions of your projects and your specific contributions, especially if it was a team effort
• Discussion of challenges and iterations you overcame during the project
• Make sure to add your personal projects and work done outside of school assignments. Hiring managers like to see candidates' passion and evidence that they're pursuing challenging projects on their own, rather than just completing classroom assignments.
• Your portfolio doesn't have to be extravagant. It can be a simple PDF or hosted on Git Hub. The most important thing is to showcase your projects.

Date: 01/23/25

Pay: $22/hr

*** NOTE
* ** This job requires a portfolio to apply. Directions for applying with a portfolio are provided on the website application form.

Trossen Robotics has an exciting opportunity for an engineer looking to start their career with hands‑on experience working on robotic projects. The best way to learn is by doing, and we have many projects to learn on. If you are an eager, enthusiastic, energetic person who wants to be an engineer, we can teach you how to be an excellent one.

The Junior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for CAD work under the direction of the Lead Mechanical Engineer, who will be working on projects involving R&D and product design for mobile robotic platforms and manipulators.

For AGVs, the design process typically involves taking an existing platform and altering it to meet our company's or clients' needs. This can be an existing in‑house platform or a new platform from a vendor.

• Integration of 3rd party electromechanical devices such as robotic manipulators, pan & tilt devices, cameras, sensors, motors, servos, linear actuators, batteries, charging stations, radios, and antennas.
• Shell designs for aesthetics and mounting rails
• Fitting electrical components together with protective enclosures inside the robot chassis and navigation stacks.
• Smart design of modular mounting systems and access panels, with a key focus on ease of maintenance.
• Wiring of components, cable runs, connectors design, and selection
• Weatherproofing of the entire system
• In designing robotic manipulators, our approach begins with selecting servos and determining the joint configuration layout. Next, we design the brackets and linkages, considering aspects such as aesthetic appeal, assembly process efficiency, fabrication methods, cost‑effectiveness, cable management, and overall functionality.

CAD Proficiency:
Must be proficient in CAD software such as Fusion
360, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or PTC Creo to create detailed 2D and 3D models. (We use Fusion
360 and Solidworks)

Ability to conceptualize and discuss 3D parts for design and prototyping.

Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and the pros and cons of each (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, an innate curiosity for all things new.

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM):
  Understanding and applying principles that ensure designs are optimized for efficient manufacturing processes.
• Design for Assembly (DFA):
  Creatin…