Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

1 мес. назад

146k–194k USD / годСШАSeniorOnsite

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Lead mechanical design and development of automated manufacturing equipment for defense technology production.

’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for at a national scale.

Lead the mechanical design of automated manufacturing equipment, from initial concept through commissioning and handover
Develop system-level designs, simulations, and engineering studies to de-risk concepts and fully define overall equipment requirements
Perform simulations for robotic systems and equipment, including reach studies and system architecture development
Design, build, and integrate fixtures and assembly tooling for automation applications
Design, build, and integrate EOAT for industrial robots / cobots
Design equipment utilizing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power systems
Design and integrate safety guarding, light curtains, interlocks, and other safety-related mechanical components
Create detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs
Select appropriate mechanical components, including bearings, linear motion systems, actuators, gearboxes, fasteners, etc.
Perform mechanical analysis, including stress, strain, and thermal analysis
Oversee prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing of mechanical designs
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during design, commissioning, and production rollout
Collaborate with electrical engineers, controls engineers, and robotics engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems
Lead mechanical design on large or complex automation equipment and mentor junior mechanical engineers

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field
8+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a significant focus on automation, machinery, or robotics
Strong 3D CAD capability in NX
Proficient 2D CAD capability in AutoCAD
Strong understanding of mechanical components commonly used in automation, such as linear actuators, rotary actuators, servo motors, VFDs, gears, bearings, pneumatics, etc.
Experience with fabrication processes including machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing
Strong ability to perform mechanical calculations (statics, dynamics, material selection, etc.)
Experience performing FEA and design simulations/studies to de-risk designs
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

10+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a significant focus on automation, machinery, or robotics
Strong ability to perform mechanical calculations (statics, dynamics, material selection, etc.)
Experience performing FEA
Strong 2D CAD capability in AutoCAD
Experience with motion studies, tolerance stack-ups, and design simulation
Experience designing and fabricating tooling such as mandrels, jigs, and fixtures

US Salary Range
$146,000 — $194,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of 's total compensation package. Additionally, offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
At , we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. ’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.