Principal Mechanical Engineer - Spot

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Spot page is loaded## Principal Mechanical Engineer - Spot locations:
Waltham, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 13 Days Agojob requisition :
R2185

Boston Dynamics is seeking a
** Principal Mechanical Engineer
** to join our Spot robot team. You will work on a dynamic cross functional team to develop mechanical designs and sub-systems for Boston Dynamic’s quadruped mobile robots. You’ll love working on a fun, collaborative, and talented team to support one of the world’s coolest robots.

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring  have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.  
**** How you will make an impact:
***** Own robot subsystems through architecture, development, and volume manufacturing
* Lead a cross functional team to develop complex robotic sub-systems
* Develop proofs of concept designs, transition them to prototype designs and then to production designs
* Collaborate with other engineers to solve hard design problems and work across disciplines to understand failure modes
* Design and release parts, assemblies and drawings using CATIA.
* Develop production and support documentation including bills of material (BOMs), assembly drawings, and maintenance instructions.
* Plan and and/or perform verification and validation activities on prototype and production systems.
* Lead DFM / DFA, and cost-reduction activities
* Troubleshoot issues, root cause failure analysis, design and implement corrective and preventative solutions
* Mentor and advise less experienced members of the engineering team
* Author technical documentation such as specifications, test plans, and reports
* Collaborate with engineering, operations, manufacturing, compliance, and test teams
* Write Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
* Participate in design reviews
* Perform system design analyses, including reliability, design-for-manufacture, design-for-assembly, cost-takeout, etc
***
* Required Skills:

***** BSME and minimum 10 years of relevant experience (including MSME/PhD degrees with professional engineering experience)
* 7+ years of experience in a professional and product driven environment
* Advanced CATIA user or equivalent (NX, Solidworks, etc.), including finite element analysis, 2D drawings, simulations,
* Familiarity with PLM systems, (Arena preferred), and ECO process
* Experience designing motion control systems with sensors, actuators and complex mechanisms
* Experience designing systems that are used in industrial settings
* A working knowledge of ASME drafting standards including GD&T, (Y14.5-2018)
* A working knowledge of DFM/A, Six Sigma, and statistical tolerance analysis
* A working knowledge of structured problem solving methods including 8D and Ishikawa diagrams, (fishbone)
* A working knowledge of failure avoidance methods including DFMEA/PFMEA and fault tree analysis
* Able to manage more than one project concurrently while still meeting deadlines.
* High level of technical writing proficiency (specs, test plans, reports, white papers, etc.)
** A brief portfolio of images with short descriptions of recent work is
** required
* * via either web-link or PDF.
***** We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
*** The base pay range for this position is between $ to $ annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience.  This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure.  

Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.
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