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Staff Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer
Company | Atomic Machines |
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Location | Berkeley, CA, USA |
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Salary | $170000 – $240000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 7–10 years of relevant industry experience, including the design of electromechanical axes (bearing selection, actuator specification, and encoder selection)
- Expertise in mechanical design principles, engineering fundamentals, and significant experience with CAD tools for detailed drafting and modeling
- Experience with precision engineering fundamentals
- Self-guided learner with the ability to rapidly ascend learning curves with minimal direction
- Receptive to feedback from multiple sources and able to quickly adjust approach based on input
- Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collective success
- Maker mentality – A strong hands-on background in fabrication, machining, and prototyping is highly valued
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex technical ideas and document designs effectively
- Proactive and self-driven – A self-starter who takes initiative and follows through to completion
- Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanisms, end effectors, robotic axes, and systems that fit into a modular, complex robotic manufacturing platform
- Subject designs and prototypes to rigorous testing that verifies performance down to the sub-micron level at statistically significant levels
- Work cross-functionally on complex sub-systems of our automated fabrication platform to develop control algorithms, machine vision approaches, and closed-loop inspection and metrology functionalities
- Create CAD models of parts and assemblies, BOMs (bill of materials), detailed drawings, and technical design documentation
- Work collaboratively using PDM and PLM systems, project management tools, and G-Suite tools
- Get hands-on with your designs, driving your work to completion with fabrication and assembly efforts leveraging our in-house lab and machine shop
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high vacuum systems, airlocks and load locks
- Experience with laser and optical systems