Mechanical Engineer II

About the Company

Carnegie Robotics designs and manufactures advanced robotics systems and components for defense, agricultural, mining, industrial, and off-road autonomy applications. Our ruggedized solutions can meet the challenges of any industry, providing effective and efficient answers for even the toughest problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks across the whole product lifecycle from concept to fielded products
• Model parts and assemblies in CAD (Solidworks) for mechanism and sensor design
• Design mechanisms with multiple degrees of freedom
• Identify mechanical risks and model failures using hand calculations, Python, FEA (Ansys), and CFD simulations
• Create manufacturing drawings using GD&T and work with suppliers on manufacturability
• Prototype in-house using waterjet, laser cutter, mill, lathe, and 3D printers
• Test sensors and subassemblies using thermal chambers and vibration tables
• Collaborate with software, electrical, and systems engineers
• Transition prototype products to production validated builds

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Background in product design integrating mechanisms and electronics
• Strong proficiency with CAD tools, preferably SolidWorks
• Solid background in engineering analysis including bearing life, motor loads, and material selection
• Experience with COTS trade studies and make-versus-buy decisions
• Authorization to work for any US employer without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with passive thermal design, environmental sealing, and custom gear trains
• Familiarity with GD&T drawings and BOM management
• Working knowledge of at least one programming language
• Experience in production-level design and testing methods