Bright Machines · 18 hours ago
Systems Engineer - Electromechanical
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expBright Machines is an innovative company transforming the future of manufacturing with intelligent, software-driven automation. They are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to design, develop, and deploy advanced robotic automation systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client requirements.
ComputerInformation TechnologyMachine LearningRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Collaborate with project teams to define system requirements and specifications
Integrate BM various hardware and software components into cohesive and functional systems
Create PFMEA, process flow and value stream maps (where required) and work with the design team to resolve all failure mode points within the design
Develop and execute test plans to ensure system functionality and reliability
Ensure through each phase gate that all design metrics are being challenged and met
Clearly define solution requirements, own ‘the product’ of the overall automation solution (and sub systems), and drive it to success through the entire project lifecycle in partnership with program management and engineering
Travel up to 40%, primarily domestically
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of systems engineering experience, preferably with hands-on expertise in automation and lean engineering
Proven ability to demonstrate relevant experience through past projects and accomplishments
Strong technical skills with a systems-level mindset; execution-driven, process-oriented, collaborative, and a self-learner
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with Sales, suppliers, System Architects, Design Engineers, Technical Program Managers, and senior leadership to ensure all PFMEA failure modes are addressed and SOW requirements are met
Ability to thoroughly analyze technical documents (RFQs and SOWs) and translate requirements into cost-effective, practical automation concepts
Preferred
AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience
Technical Sales or Quoting experience responding to RFQs and SOWs
Design for automation experience, queueing simulation, FMEA, and GR&R experience
Vision systems experience, SMT, PLC programming, robot programming, and machine learning exposure
Industry 4.0, IoT, SPC and other smart factory concepts
Company
Bright Machines
Bright Machines brings together flexible factory robots with intelligent software, production data and machine learning.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$437MKey Investors
BlackRockJP Morgan ChaseEclipse Ventures
2024-06-25Series C· $106M
2024-06-25Debt Financing· $20M
2022-10-30Debt Financing· $32M
Leadership Team
Paolo Avagliano
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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