Senior Mechanical Engineer

$186,000 - $197,625/Yr

Tbwa Chiat/Day - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Mountain View, CA

About the position

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Intrinsic, you will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of robotic automation systems and factory automation. This position involves collaborating closely with external machine builders and system integrators throughout the entire project lifecycle, from concept to production. You will be responsible for translating project requirements into detailed specifications, creating efficient automation solutions, and optimizing the integration of cutting-edge technologies into automation workcells.

Responsibilities

• Develop new robotic automation applications, including cost and effort estimation.
• Design and implement robotic automation and innovative R&D workcells, from concept to component selection and build.
• Identify and integrate cutting-edge technology products into automation workcell.
• Optimize efficiency by weighing the benefits of in-house development and collaboration with external system integrators.
• Incorporate knowledge of industrial control systems to establish a standard for hardware selection and PLC software.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of product managers, software developers, and researchers to provide cost-effective, high-quality solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Document and communicate your work for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Professional experience in designing and implementing robotic automation systems and assembly lines.
• Proactive approach to working in ambiguous situations, capable of making decisions and driving solutions.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, preferably Autodesk Inventor with PDM/PLM system and AutoCAD.
• Excellent knowledge of design principles, Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).
• Ability to collaborate with customers, vendors, cross-functional teams and coordinate on-site work.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive experience in designing complex robotic assembly lines with an expert understanding of design principles, mechanical tolerances and structural analysis, preferably in the electronic manufacturing industry.
• Professional working experience with rapid hardware prototyping.
• Experience with vendor management and procurement.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to work independently, coupled with a well-focused attention to details.
• Ability to learn fast, adapt and multi-task in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range between $186,000 - $197,625.
• Bonus and equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.