Engineer - Mechanical (Robotics) Job Listing at HDT Global in Fredericksburg, VA (Job ID 9c76a11e-bdf3-456e-acf5-d12768596d21)

Description

Job Summary:

A Mechanical Engineer to join a team creating novel robotic devices for diverse applications in medical, military, and scientific research fields. The qualified candidate will participate in all aspects of design and engineering including requirements analysis, concept generation, mechanical design, implementation, testing, and documentation. The qualified candidate will work on multiple projects of moderate size or on portions of major projects.

The qualified candidate will have experience with machine design, sensors, transmissions, electric motors, bearings, kinematic linkages, material selection, structural analysis, as well as hands-on debugging. The successful candidate will have the ability to translate objectives to results and deliverables, while working in a highly-collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Strong robotics fundamentals (kinematics, dynamics, statics, sensing, etc.)
• 3D mechanical CAD design (Solidworks preferred)
• Drafting of production drawings for machined parts, fabrications and weldments, COTS parts, and assemblies.
• Static and dynamic structural analysis using a variety of tools including both hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA)
• Understanding of materials needed to optimize strength, weight, cost, and performance
• Understanding of machining and manufacturing processes to optimize cost without sacrificing performance
• Ability to conceptualize and implement the design of complex mechanisms
• Performing complex design and research tasks; developing mechanical products and systems such as robots, actuators, instruments, sensors, and overall mechatronic systems
• Designing a complete project, system, component, or process and preparing complete project documents
• Designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, formulating and solving problems
• Ability and desire to learn new concepts and skills quickly
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

• Experience with robotics/mechatronics
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA). SolidWorks COSMOS or equivalent is sufficient.
• Experience with sizing actuators i.e. brushless electric motors, including the design of custom motors, and transmissions
• Experience with strain gages and load cells
• Experience with other sensors such as hall-effect, angular position, and temperature sensors

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college with 5 years related experience;
• or a Master's degree with 1-3 years related experience

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Work is accomplished in a typical office environment with adequate environmental (heating/cooling) control. The noise level in the work environment is moderate due to noises associated with computer equipment and environmental control systems. 
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets
• Access to operations and manufacturing areas may involve exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, oils, and fluctuations in temperature

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specifications
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee alternates between sitting and standing/walking for long periods of time
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds
• Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required per plant rules

This specific position requires U.S. Citizenship. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. An active Secret clearance is preferred but not required.