Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division · 16 hours ago
Sr Project Engineer - Mechanical
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expYaskawa America Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Mechanical Engineering to lead projects on clinical robotic systems. The role involves overseeing the design, development, and modification of robotic products, while ensuring project execution from inception to completion.
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Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional project teams to successfully execute complex laboratory automation projects from inception to completion
Must be able to perform advanced mechanical calculations to verify the overall outcome of the design requirement/intent
Proficient in SolidWorks for system design and layout
Attend project kickoff meetings and provide input
Communicate directly with the customer on technical issues
May be responsible for assisting in generating and managing project schedules, managing project budget, and leading engineering team
Proficiency in leading multiple projects at a time while utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must follow ISO procedures as the job requires and provide feedback to improve our processes
Assist in maintaining project binder
Able to understand and apply industry standards
Conduct (develop) tests to assure success during (applicable) project validation or verification
Facilitate design reviews with customer, suppliers, and/or other departments to ensure sound designs and drawing accuracy
Analyze test data to assure design meets functional and performance specifications
Coordinate and assist in solving technical problems during debug and at customer site
Provide technical support and leadership to customer, engineering team, customer service, sales, marketing, manufacturing, etc
Responsible for overall engineering solution
Manage large technical projects that require a number of supporting engineers
Communicate as needed for project status with team members and assist with problem resolution
Help develop engineering standards and methods that create an environment where quality products are developed
Responsible for assisting with closed order analysis on assigned projects
Assist in preparing and presenting engineering change documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree and six to eight years related experience
Good organizational skills, ability to solve problems, strong verbal and written communication skills, and computer literate
Must possess negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Must be able to multi-task
Employee must be able to work with minimal supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
Work requires individual to devise own methods, to assist with methods used by others, to exercise ingenuity, to analyze situations, and apply judgment required to make decisions of an administrative nature
Company
Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division
Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division manufactures industrial control and automation products.
1001-5000 employees
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