Senior Mechanical Engineer - Plastics

SoloPoint Solutions

Pleasanton (CA)

On-site

USD 82,656 - 96,432

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

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Job summary

A leading robotics engineering firm in Pleasanton seeks a Mid-Senior level Robotics Engineer to lead projects from design to implementation. Candidates should have a strong mechanical engineering background and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will excel in robot design and possess skills in SolidWorks and GD&T. This is a contract position offering competitive pay and comprehensive insurance benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
Past history of scaling up from prototype to mass production.
Experience with engineering materials for design requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of projects.
Create new product architectures for next generation Robotics.
Design mechanical systems for robots.

Skills

SolidWorks

Simulation

GD&T

PDM/PLM

Injection molded plastics

Robotics

Motion control

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS/Ph.D. in mechanical engineering

Job description

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Qualifications:

BS/MS/Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
SolidWorks, Simulation, GD&T, PDM/PLM, including strong surfacing tools knowledge
Past history of scaling up, going from prototype to mass production with complex electromechanical equipment or systems
Experience with engineering materials, with a history of properly selecting materials that meet design requirements. Must have injection molded plastics and metals (die cast and sand cast)
Experience with robotics or motion control, and with battery-powered systems preferred. Experience with bearings, gear boxes, motors and drivetrains is helpful
Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debugging, verification, qualification, and transfer
Excellent communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development and implementation of projects
Participate in all phases of product development
Create new product architectures for next generation Robotics
Design and develop mechanical parts and assemblies, with careful consideration for mechanical design, kinematics, materials
Design mechanical systems for robots, including sheet metal, machined parts, weldments, metal castings, and plastic injection moldings
Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), source control documents
Generate and maintain engineering documents such as requirements, interfaces, Design of operation, test plans and reports, release notes, and ECOs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition products from prototype design to fully released, certified, and documented products

Seniority level