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CCAM - Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing · 2 days ago

Manufacturing Research Engineer

Disputanta,VA,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) is seeking a Manufacturing Research Engineer to join multidisciplinary teams comprising industry technical leaders, academic experts, and researchers. This role supports advanced manufacturing research and development initiatives by designing, prototyping, integrating, and analyzing traditional and emerging manufacturing systems and processes.

Innovation ManagementManufacturingMarket Research

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as an internal subject matter expert (SME) for robotic assets, supporting ABB, KUKA, and FANUC robots through offline and offline programming, troubleshooting, maintenance oversight, and integration of peripherals for novel applications

Develop and support mechanical designs for research and project-specific needs, including fixturing and tooling, using, for example, NX for CAD and design analysis

Design, build, and support rapid prototyping efforts to stand up research activities and testing capabilities using methods such as fused deposition modeling (FDM) and manual metal working platforms

Assist with the design and assembly of mechanical and low-voltage electronic assemblies (<24V), including sensors and data acquisition systems

Develop proof-of-concept software and analytical tools using, for example, Python to support manufacturing research, system validation, and experimental workflows

Support data analysis activities, including processing and interpretation of time-series (signal) data and image-based data to inform research outcomes

Collaborate with cross-discipline research teams to translate experimental concepts into functional systems and demonstrable manufacturing capabilities

Document designs, analyses, and experimental results to support knowledge transfer and future research efforts

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringRoboticsNX CADPythonIndustrial RoboticsRapid PrototypingMechanical AssemblyData AnalysisTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field

Proficiency with NX CAD/ or similar for mechanical design and manufacturing support

Experience with industrial robotics, including offline programming environments for ABB, KUKA, and FANUC systems

Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and manual machining equipment

Working knowledge of Python or comparable language for data analysis, automation, or proof-of-concept software development

Experience assembling mechanical and low-voltage electronic systems, including sensors and data acquisition hardware

Ability to analyze and interpret time-series and image data to support manufacturing research and experimentation

Familiarity with robotic peripheral integration (e.g., sensors, end-effectors, vision systems)

This position requires access to technology or intellectual property that is subject to export control requirements. Candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license

Preferred

Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field

Experience using CAM to program CNC manufacturing platforms

Experience setting up and operating CNC manufacturing platforms

Experience supporting non-traditional or experimental manufacturing applications

Prior experience in a research, innovation, or applied R&D environment

Proactive approach to developing innovative research programs and securing grant funding

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision insurance plan options; eligible on first of month following date of hire.

HRA – Health Reimbursement Account (employer funded, covers a portion of the medical deductible).

FSA – Flexible spending Account (employee funded, pre-tax).

401k Retirement Plan – Employer contributes 3% of base salary monthly; additional discretionary match up to 7.5% determined annually.

Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance (employer funded).

3 weeks paid vacation.

2 weeks paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave.

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250.00 per year.

Company

CCAM - Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing

The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) is an applied research center that bridges the gap between fundamental research typically performed at universities and product development routinely performed by companies.

Founded in 2010