Jr. Mobility Engineer

KUKA; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKA is seeking a Mobility Engineer to support design, integration, testing and commissioning of automated systems both in the factory and in the field. The role collaborates across departments to translate customer requirements into total system solutions and to support safety analyses and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a engineering background with 0–5 years experience and may hold a Master’s degree in related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 0–5 years related experience.
• Master’s degree in related field and mobile machine design experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineering tasks across complex features and design requirements.
• Technically manage projects of small scope.
• Ensure that customer requirements are converted into total system solutions.
• Support the Systems Engineering Program with hazard analyses and FMEAs.
• Develop and propose design approaches for new or improved products; consolidate mechanical design elements.
• Demonstrate sound technical judgment and independent evaluation.
• Devise innovative solutions to problems.
• Conduct technical investigations involving material, component, or process specifications.
• Generate work instructions and test procedures.
• Prepare reports and present results to management and clients.
• Evaluate vendor capability to provide required products or services.
• Occasional work outside normal hours; adherence to safety and environment regulations.

Skills

Engineering software proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Customer interaction

Hands-on assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree (desired)

Job description

Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR) develops, implements and services automated systems for various logistic applications worldwide. Our innovative logistic solutions, centered on automated systems, provide our high-end customers with the reliability and flexibility needed to support their mission-critical operations.

As a Mobility Engineer you will apply a working knowledge of engineering fundamentals to AMR engineering and design activities under the direction of a Senior Engineer. The Mobility Engineer interacts with all AMR departments as necessary to support the design, production, integration, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of automated systems both in the factory and in the field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Complete engineering tasks that may include a variety of complex features and design requirements.
• Technically manage projects of small scope.
• Ensure that customer requirements are systematically converted into total system solutions.
• Support the Systems Engineering Program in accordance with customer/project requirements, including the performance of hazard analyses and FMEAs.
• Develop and recommend design approaches for new or improved products or processes. Consolidate results of mechanical design elements for assigned projects.
• Demonstrate good technical judgment, independent evaluation, and ingenuity.
• Devise innovative solutions to problems.
• Conduct technical investigations involving the origination or modification of material, component, or process specifications and requirements.
• Generate work instructions and test procedures.
• Prepare reports and present results to management and clients.
• Evaluate vendor capability to provide required products or services.
• Occasional work outside normal working hours should be anticipated.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other qualifications include:

• Ability to interact with customer representatives.
• Proficiency in the application of current engineering software
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Ability to apply a working knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of mechanical engineering and an understanding of related engineering fields.
• Good hands-on abilities for assembling mechanical components.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering from four-year college or university and 0-5 years related experience. Master’s degree in related field and experience with mobile machine design is desired.

KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.