Northwestern University · 1 day ago
Research Engineer 2
Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering is seeking a full-time robotics Research Engineer to join the Center for Robotics and Biosystem. The role involves leading the design of robot hands and collaborating with students, faculty, and staff on HAND ERC sponsored research.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the lead mechanical engineer on the design of robot hands, in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff of the HAND ERC
Other duties such as research, communication, team-building, industry collaboration, and other duties as assigned by the HAND ERC leadership
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2+ years experience and BS in mechanical engineering or a related field
significant experience in mechanical design and practical robot system development
CAD
selection of mechanical components and materials
machining and mechanical prototyping, including rapid prototyping
design of complete mechanical systems, including GD&T, stress analysis, and heat dissipation
manufacturing processes and working with external job shops
Preferred
electromechanical design, including actuator, transmission, and sensor selection
electronics and PCB design
real-time control and filtering
embedded computing
fluency in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB
familiarity with the Robot Operating System (ROS)
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Variety of tools and resources for professional potential or continuing formal education
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
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