Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Junior Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer Position: Junior Mechanical Design Engineer Employment Type: Full-time, On-Site Location: Downers Grove, IL Portfolio required. Please include a link to your portfolio in your resume. The Junior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for CAD work under the direction of the Lead Mechanical Engineer working on projects involving R&D and product design for mobile robotic platforms and manipulators. Typical Design Process Integration of 3rd party electromechanical devices such as motors, servos, brackets, cameras, sensors, cables, etc. Custom bracket design with focus on DFM, DFA, manufacturing processes, and cost. Fitting electrical components together with protective enclosures inside the robot chassis and navigation stacks. Smart design of modular mounting systems, access panels, with a key focus on ease of maintenance. Wiring of components, cable runs, connectors design and selection CAD proficiency: Must be proficient in Fusion360, AutoCAD, Solidworks or PTC Creo for creating detailed 2D and 3D models. (We use Fusion360 and Solidworks) 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. Skills Development Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Understanding and applying principles that ensure designs are optimized for efficient manufacturing processes. Design for Assembly (DFA): Creating designs that simplify and streamline assembly processes, reducing time and cost. 3D Modeling: Proper constraint design and sketch methodology for cascading workflow. Engineering Drawings: Generating accurate and detailed engineering drawings with proper annotations for production. Prototyping: Rapid designing and iterating prototypes. Optimizing project workflows for maximized speed. Proper prototyping order of operations (Rough design through to aesthetics). Tolerance Analysis: Performing basic tolerance analysis to ensure proper fit and function of parts. Material Selection for Design: Selecting appropriate materials based on application, manufacturability, and cost. Engineering Documentation: Create comprehensive engineering drawings and maintain thorough documentation of specifications and design processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trossen Robotics