Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer – Robotics

Austin Community College; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Free parking

Paid holidays

Snacks provided

Job summary

A leading robotics engineering firm is seeking an Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer – Robotics to join their team in Rockville, MD. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles. Responsibilities include designing robotic systems, generating detailed drawings, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to innovate and improve robotic solutions. This role provides a unique opportunity to grow in a supportive environment with emphasis on hands-on experience and career development.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate from a competitive program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics.
• Practical experience through coursework, clubs, internships, or projects involving robotic systems.
• Experience generating drawings for custom parts.
• Experience & proficiency with CAD modeling, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience generating drawings for custom parts.
• Experience & proficiency working with Excel.
• Knowledge of what a Bill of Materials is.
• Experience with assembly work.
• Experience working with or generating assembly instructions.
• Experience with technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Spec requirements and design to achieve or exceed those specs.
• Participate in discussions to understand the system holistically.
• Contribute to the design and validation of robotic solutions.
• Develop assembly steps and procedures; test and validate designs.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to optimize system performance.

Skills

CAD modeling (SolidWorks)

Dynamics knowledge

Stress analysis

Design for manufacturing

Technical writing

Mechanical Design

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer – Robotics

Temple Allen Industries (www.templeallen.com) is at the forefront of bringing AI and Machine Learning to innovation-resistant industrial processes for high-value assets in aerospace, marine, windpower, and transportation markets. We are currently expanding our award-winning line of smart automation EMMA™ systems which dramatically improve aircraft sanding operations.

Position: Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer – Robotics - Immediate Start

Are you a talented and driven Mechanical engineer with a passion for building the future? Do you thrive on the challenge of bringing game-changing robotic systems to life? Do you want to be on the forefront of designing and developing the next generation of robots?

We are looking for a few exceptional candidates, recently graduated from a competitive program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or closely related disciplines to join the elite team at Temple Allen Industries in Rockville, MD. This role is perfect for someone who is eager to apply their theoretical knowledge to the real world, to bring their own skillsets and personal experiences to generating mechanical designs that expand available features and deployments, emphasize ease of assembly, simplicity, and robustness, and improves the overall experience of operating an EMMA system.

You should be excited to spec out requirements and design to achieve or exceed those specs. You should be interested in learning about the full design process from designing new parts and making their drawings and inspection documents, to creating the assembly steps and procedures, and testing and validating that your design delivered on its requirements. Your passion for mechanical design will help to fuel your work in improving our EMMA robotic solutions. You should be excited to show off your work and well-organized so you can delegate portions to the people you work with. You should want to be a part of the design process and be excited to participate in discussions with other designers and engineers to help understand the system holistically and better implement elements that bring real value to the operator and the enterprise.

As part of our Engineering team, you will bring your talents, energy, and dedication to the cutting edge and interdisciplinary development of industrial automation technologies that integrate unique mechanical / pneumatic tooling with a reactive automation controls methodology that incorporates Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

Requirements:

The following items are required for an individual accepting the responsibilities of this position:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
• Strong foundational knowledge of dynamics, stress analysis, and design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Demonstrated practical experience through university coursework, clubs, internships, or capstone projects involving the design and assembly of robotic, automated, or electromechanical systems
• Experience & proficiency with CAD modeling, preferably SolidWorks
• Experience generating drawings for custom parts
• Experience & proficiency working with Excel
• Knowledge of what a Bill of Material is
• Experience with assembly work
• Experience working with or generating assembly instructions
• Experience with technical writing

Preferred Experience (but not required):

• Exposure to or experience with pneumatics
• Experience using a Bill of Material (BoM)
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques and methods
• Basic understanding of control systems and electrical component integration

Who You Are:

• A Problem-Solver: You approach complex challenges with a structured, analytical mindset and are persistent in finding optimal solutions
• Detail-Oriented: You have a high standard for precision in your designs and documentation
• A Collaborator: You communicated effectively and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A Self-Starter: You take ownership of your tasks and are driven to see projects through to completion

Why Join Us?:

We offer a small-company culture that values innovation, learning, and making a real impact. You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your designs and the mentorship needed to grow your skills rapidly. Temple Allen is an ideal environment in which to grow your skills and be part of shaping the future of industry.

Compensation: based on skills and experience.

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Snacks provided

We offer visa sponsorship.

Temple Allen is a non-smoking environment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.