Engineer - Mechanical (Robotics)

Hdt Engineered Technologies - Fredericksburg, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fredericksburg, VA

About the position

The Mechanical Engineer will join a team focused on creating innovative robotic devices for various applications in medical, military, and scientific research fields. This role involves participating in all aspects of design and engineering, including requirements analysis, concept generation, mechanical design, implementation, testing, and documentation. The engineer will work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects, contributing to the development of complex mechanisms and systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of design and engineering including requirements analysis, concept generation, mechanical design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Utilize strong robotics fundamentals including kinematics, dynamics, statics, and sensing.
• Conduct 3D mechanical CAD design, preferably using Solidworks.
• Draft production drawings for machined parts, fabrications, weldments, COTS parts, and assemblies.
• Perform static and dynamic structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Optimize material selection for strength, weight, cost, and performance.
• Understand machining and manufacturing processes to optimize cost without sacrificing performance.
• Conceptualize and implement the design of complex mechanisms.
• Develop mechanical products and systems such as robots, actuators, instruments, sensors, and overall mechatronic systems.
• Design complete projects, systems, components, or processes and prepare complete project documents.
• Design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, and formulate and solve problems.
• Support and communicate the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards and support other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college with 5 years related experience, or a Master's degree with 1-3 years related experience.
• Experience with machine design, sensors, transmissions, electric motors, bearings, and kinematic linkages.
• Hands-on debugging experience.
• Ability to translate objectives to results and deliverables in a collaborative team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with robotics/mechatronics.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and SolidWorks COSMOS or equivalent.
• Experience with sizing actuators, including the design of custom motors and transmissions.
• Experience with strain gauges and load cells.
• Experience with sensors such as hall-effect, angular position, and temperature sensors.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Protected Veterans
• Individuals with Disabilities