Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Orlando, United States - PEAK Technical Staffing USA

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    Description

    Duties:

    • Lead full spectrum of mechanical project activities for robotics with strong emphasis on design and analysis, supporting multiple constraints (electrical, manufacturing, cost, weight, etc)
    • Take responsibility for activities through all phases of engineering design, mockups, production, installation, testing, turnover and close-out efforts
    • Design, analyze, test, verify, debug, and mature complex mechanical systems from concept to fully detailed designs
    • Author and perform test plans and specifications
    • Work independently and in highly diverse and multidisciplinary project teams, and with external partners
    • Communicate effectively with other engineers and leaders
    Basic Qualifications:
    • Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering design and analysis
    • Proficiency in CAD design (SolidWorks preferred)
    • Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality control processes
    • Able to write and review technical documents such as Requirements Specifications, Scopes of Work, Hazard Analyses and Acceptance Test Procedures
    • Fluent in a number of these areas:
      • Structural mechanics
      • Tolerances/fits, bearings, gears, mechanisms, strength of materials, fatigue
      • Finite element analysis
      • Design optimization
      • System modeling and control
      • Data acquisition hardware/software
      • Design for rapid prototyping technologies, theory and practice
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with design of complex, space and weight constrained mechanical articulated systems
    • Brushless DC and brushed motors, drives, specification, sizing, selection, interfacing
    • Expertise and experience with common robotics sensors and their interfaces
    • Ability to use common shop tools, mill, lathe, etc
    • Hands-on experience with light fabrication and assembly
    Required Education:
    • BS Mechanical Engineering