Sr. Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Simplest form of functional designs
• Sheet metal structures
• Welded structures
• Machined components from billet materials
• Selection of discrete hardware such as roller bearings, O-rings, fasteners, etc.
• Designs optimized for prototyping OR production as project requires.  
• Specification, analysis, and selection of hydraulic components, including motors, pumps, cylinders, valves, plumbing, etc.

• Light-weight, high-strength chassis structures
• Specifications for and integrating motive power sources, such as diesel/gasoline engines, electric motors/generators, etc.
• Specifications for and integrating power transmission components, mechanical and/or hydraulic

• Base materials.  Including, but not limited to: steels, aluminums, and plastics
• Heat treatments for strength, ductility, and fatigue resistance
• Finishes and coatings for outdoor and corrosion-prone environments

• Translating concepts to functional 3D CAD models and engineering drawings. 
• Analyzing tolerance stack up of assemblies
• Generating GD&T for fabrication, inspection, and fixturing of components
• Generating weld callouts

• Selecting representative restraint systems
• Understanding design load scenarios and translating them to computer model loading
• Incorporating factor-of-safety and fatigue concerns appropriate to design and loading scenarios
• Simplifying models for FEA
• Structuring multi-body models with proper mates/connections

• Using basic hand tools
• Assembling components in a professional manner
• Inspecting parts against an engineering drawing, using standard tools of the trade, including, but not limited to: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.
• Reworking or specifying rework of non-conforming components 
• Soldering
• Reading and wiring from a schematic
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems

• Writing performance requirements
• Developing test plans
• Executing and documenting testing of prototype equipment

• Ability to conceptualize architecture of ground vehicle and robotic arm systems
• Design of casted and/or forged components
• Design of thermal management systems for machinery and electronics
• Design for EMI mitigation
• Design of electrical enclosures
• Architecture of control systems and specifications of components
• Schematic creation and documentation
• Design of cable harnesses and routing
• Advanced sensor selection for autonomy
• Program management, including requirements generation, risk management, customer interactions, and report writing
• Component fabrication using mills, lathes, welders, press brakes, grinders, drills, etc.
• Procurement, and vendor selection and qualification

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ownership of duties
• Innovative
• Critical thinker
• Self-managed
• Contributes to an excellent work environment

Benefits