Mechanical Engineer I

Position: Mechanical Engineer I

Location: Austin, TX

Job Summary

Wilder Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to be responsible for turning design requirements into viable products. Specific tasks include system design, detailed mechanical design and analysis, manufacturing drawing creation, procurement, and production support across all levels of the company.
The ideal candidate has strong fundamentals in mechanical design, enjoys challenging problems, and brings experience in robotics.

Responsibilities
Product Design

• Analyze requirements and statement of works to clearly define problems and objectives to work against
• Provide feedback with practical design approaches through real world applications and examples
• Generate calculations and matrices to support design decisions -free body diagrams, mechanical load and life cycle, and trade studies of decisions
• Support design and development of products and tools to a technical readiness level to deploy in a production or research environment
• Conduct all design duties using computer-aided design software

Manufacturing Support

• Generate part and assembly drawings for machine shops and integrators to fabricate
• Generate work orders for Wilder Systems technicians to assemble designed products and tools
• Provide quality assurance and assembly support for the technicians

Documentation

• Develop documents covering part drawings, bill of materials, work instructions, maintenance, and functionality of product
• Provide diagrams and information to support design reviews and product proposals

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
• Knowledge of design and visualization software
• Strong communication, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and have a basic understanding of electrical and mechanical control systems
• Both self-motivated and work well under general supervision
• Works well in high pressure situations, during tight deadlines, and with customers
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Able to travel occasionally

Required Experience

• Proficient use of Solidworks CAD software
• Part drawing generation and attention to detail
• Base familiarity with metals fabrication
• Beginner level of basic machinery design - includes design process, engineering mechanics and materials, failure prevention, and characteristics of the principal types of mechanical elements

Preferred Experience

• Experience with aerospace automation
• Automation and robotic work experience
• Finite Element Analysis
• Background knowledge of CATIA
• Product Data Management Software
• Generating Bills of Material

About Wilder Systems

Wilder Systems designs, manufactures, and installs robotic systems for industrial manufacturing applications in the aerospace industry. Our tools are used in direct manufacturing and maintenance of aerospace structures. We have a dynamic, talented, and collaborative engineering team and want those who are energized by solving our customers’ toughest problems.

Compensation
$80,000-$95,000 Base

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO

Schedule
8-hour shift with an expectation of overtime when required