Mechanical Engineer I

Wilder Systems Robots; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Wilder Systems Robots is looking for a Mechanical Engineer I in Austin, TX. The role involves turning design requirements into viable products, alongside detailed mechanical design, analysis, and manufacturing support. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong proficiency in Solidworks, and effective communication skills.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $95,000, along with benefits like health and dental insurance, 401(k) with matching, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field required.
• Proficient use of Solidworks CAD software is essential.
• Strong communication and time management skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze design requirements to define problems and objectives.
• Generate calculations and matrices to support design decisions.
• Develop documents covering part drawings and maintenance instructions.

Skills

Strong fundamentals in mechanical design

Proficient in Solidworks CAD software

Knowledge of design and visualization software

Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field

Tools

Solidworks

CAD software

Job description

Job Summary

Position: Mechanical Engineer I

Location: Austin, TX

Wilder Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to be responsible for turning design requirements into viable products. Specific tasks include system design, detailed mechanical design and analysis, manufacturing drawing creation, procurement, and production support across all levels of the company.

The ideal candidate has strong fundamentals in mechanical design, enjoys challenging problems, and brings experience in robotics.

Responsibilities

Product Design

• Analyze requirements and statement of works to clearly define problems and objectives to work against
• Provide feedback with practical design approaches through real world applications and examples
• Generate calculations and matrices to support design decisions -free body diagrams, mechanical load and life cycle, and trade studies of decisions
• Support design and development of products and tools to a technical readiness level to deploy in a production or research environment
• Conduct all design duties using computer-aided design software

Manufacturing Support

• Generate part and assembly drawings for machine shops and integrators to fabricate
• Generate work orders for Wilder Systems technicians to assemble designed products and tools
• Provide quality assurance and assembly support for the technicians

Documentation

• Develop documents covering part drawings, bill of materials, work instructions, maintenance, and functionality of product
• Provide diagrams and information to support design reviews and product proposals

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
• Knowledge of design and visualization software
• Strong communication, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and have a basic understanding of electrical and mechanical control systems
• Both self-motivated and work well under general supervision
• Works well in high pressure situations, during tight deadlines, and with customers
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Able to travel occasionally

Required Experience

• Proficient use of Solidworks CAD software
• Part drawing generation and attention to detail
• Base familiarity with metals fabrication
• Beginner level of basic machinery design - includes design process, engineering mechanics and materials, failure prevention, and characteristics of the principal types of mechanical elements

Preferred Experience

• Experience with aerospace automation
• Automation and robotic work experience
• Finite Element Analysis
• Background knowledge of CATIA
• Product Data Management Software
• Generating Bills of Material

Compensation

$80,000-$95,000 Base

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO

Schedule

8-hour shift with an expectation of overtime when required