Mechanical Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
• Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
• This position is intended for the Robotics and Automation group in Department E66.
• The incumbent will be responsible for implementing robotics and automation projects in areas within the shipyard.
• This position regularly communicates with Engineers/Designers across Departments, Waterfront) via email, phone, and in person meetings and utilizes various robotics software and tools.

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
  Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
  Ph.D. and 0 years of experience
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Manufacturing and Systems Engineering experience in an industrial or shipbuilding manufacturing environment, specifically with shipbuilding manufacturing shops and experience with project management.
• Familiarity with major industrial 6 axis robotic systems (ABB, Fanuc) and collaborative robotics (Cobots).
• Familiarity with process automation controllers (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Phoenix Contact), and HMI controllers.
• Experience developing robotic and automation solutions.
• Experience deploying robots in a production environment.
• Familiarity with NNS manufacturing and production processes.
• Candidates without preferred qualifications who are eager to learn will be considered.

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing mechanical and electromechanical systems, with a strong focus on robotics and automation in shipbuilding environments. Proficient in implementing automation projects and deploying robotic solutions in production settings.

• Robotics And Automation Solutions
• 6 Axis Robotic Systems
• Process Automation Controllers
• Manufacturing And Systems Engineering
• Project Management

• Mechanical Product Development
• Electromechanical Systems Design
• Robotics Software Utilization
• Robotic Deployment
• Thermal Hydraulic Systems
• Heat Transfer Systems
• Energy Measurement Systems
• Control Systems Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Systems Engineering

• Effective Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• ABET Accreditation

• Shipbuilding Manufacturing
• Industrial Automation
• Production Environment
• Manufacturing Shops
• NNS Manufacturing Processes

• ABB Robotics
• Fanuc Robotics
• Collaborative Robotics (Cobots)
• Siemens Controllers
• Allen Bradley Controllers
• Phoenix Contact Controllers
• HMI Controllers