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Trossen Robotics · 3 months ago

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Downers Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22/hr - $22/hr

Trossen Robotics is an industry leader in the field of research and educational robotics. The Junior Mechanical Engineer will work on CAD projects under the direction of the Lead Mechanical Engineer, focusing on R&D and product design for mobile robotic platforms and manipulators.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)IndustrialMachine LearningManufacturingProfessional ServicesRobotics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Integration of 3rd party electromechanical devices such as robotic manipulators, pan & tilt devices, cameras, sensors, motors, servos, linear actuators, batteries, charging stations, radios, and antennas

Shell designs for aesthetics and mounting rails

Fitting electrical components together with protective enclosures inside the robot chassis and navigation stacks

Smart design of modular mounting systems and access panels, with a key focus on ease of maintenance

Wiring of components, cable runs, connectors design, and selection

Weatherproofing of the entire system

Designing robotic manipulators by selecting servos and determining the joint configuration layout

Designing brackets and linkages, considering aspects such as aesthetic appeal, assembly process efficiency, fabrication methods, cost-effectiveness, cable management, and overall functionality

Qualification

CAD Proficiency3D ModelingEngineering DrawingsDesign for ManufacturingDesign for AssemblyPrototypingMaterial SelectionTolerance AnalysisComponent sourcingEngineering DocumentationBasic manufacturing knowledgeDesire to learnWork independently

Required

Portfolios are required for this position. Any application without a linked portfolio will be rejected

Must be proficient in CAD software such as Fusion360, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or PTC Creo to create detailed 2D and 3D models

Ability to conceptualize and discuss 3D parts for design and prototyping

Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and the pros and cons of each (3D printing, laser cut plastic & metals, CNC Machining, Sheet metal fabrication, molding)

Ability to work independently after being given a high-level task

Strong desire to learn and improve skillset, an innate curiosity for all things new

Candidates will need to have transportation

Company

Trossen Robotics

Trossen Robotics delivers AI/ML robotics and embodied AI platforms with lifetime support, trusted by leading institutions.

Founded in 2000

Downers Grove, Illinois, USA

11-50 employees

http://www.trossenrobotics.com/

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