Northwestern University · 2 hours ago
Robotics Engineer Project Manager
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expNorthwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science is redefining engineering education and research. The Robotics Engineer Project Manager will coordinate teams of researchers and technical experts to design humanoid-type robots and telerobotic interfaces to support robot dexterity research.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate teams of roboticists (mechanical, electrical, and computer engineers) to develop robot system development roadmaps and timelines and successfully manage their execution
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 a BS in robotics, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related area
Professional experience in project management, integrating interdisciplinary engineering teams, and producing practical engineered systems
Strong systems engineering mindset, including ability to translate performance goals into technical requirements; to establish a development roadmap with milestones, interdependencies, and contingencies; to establish standards for clear documentation; to conduct regular design reviews; to track project progress; to direct and earn the respect of technical experts; and to maintain accountability
Technical fluency in robotics and embedded systems to be able to communicate effectively with technical experts and to identify risks
Excellent communication and team-building skills
Ability to provide administrative support and vendor management, including maintaining a bill of materials, price negotiation, ordering, and tracking
Preferred
Graduate degree in engineering or project management
electromechanical design, such as 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)
familiarity with GitHub Projects or other project management tools
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
Tools and resources for developing 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.
5001-10000 employees
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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
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
Recent News
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