Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Robotics (3 month contract)

Prequel Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Prequel Solutions is supporting a robotics company by providing a Senior Mechanical Engineer for an immediate contract engagement focused on next-generation mobile robotic platforms. This hands-on mechanical design role advances concepts through detailed design, prototyping and build.

The role requires strong mechanical design and experience with enclosures, mechanisms, and actuated systems. Travel to Pittsburgh will be required, with remote work available for the majority of tasks, and

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design and product development experience.
• Experience with enclosures, mechanisms and actuated systems.
• Experience taking designs through prototype and physical build.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of robotic enclosures, structures and mechanical assemblies.
• Design and refinement of mechanisms, including actuated doors and linkage systems.
• Integrate sensors, displays, wiring/harnesses and related hardware.
• Develop CAD models and detailed drawings for fabrication.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting and design iteration.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software and robotics engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

SolidWorks

Enclosures and mechanisms

Prototype build

Team collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Robotics | 3-Month Contract Prequel Solutions is supporting an established robotics company seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for an immediate contract engagement supporting development of a next-generation mobile robotic platform. This is a hands-on mechanical design role focused on taking existing concepts through detailed design, prototyping and build.

Scope of Work

• Mechanical design of robotic enclosures, structures and mechanical assemblies.
• Design and refinement of mechanisms, including actuated doors and linkage systems.
• Integrate sensors, displays, wiring/harnesses and related hardware.
• Develop CAD models and detailed drawings for fabrication.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting and design iteration.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software and robotics engineers.

Desired Background

• Strong mechanical design and product development experience.
• SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Experience with enclosures, mechanisms and/or actuated systems.
• Experience taking designs through prototype and physical build.
• Robotics/electromechanical experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to step into an active project and contribute quickly.

Engagement Details

• Contract: Approximately 3 months
• Start: ASAP
• Location: Remote
• Travel: Approximately 2–3 trips to Pittsburgh for project, integration and prototype/build activities

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