Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerAs a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Unlimit Ventures, you will apply your skills in electrical-mechanical engineering and mechatronics systems to a variety of new products as they are prepared for market launch. You will design, and reduce to practice, innovative solutions driven by depth of knowledge as an engineer while also delivering engineered solutions that meet business and market needs as an entrepreneur. Dedication and determination as a member of the Unlimit Ventures team results in the opportunity to accelerate your career within the new ventures being launched and experience developing many different products you will be proud of for years to come.Job Type: Contract-to-HireValuesPrudent optimism …glass-half-full, with a dose of caution to challenge our assumptions.Intrinsic motivation …driven by autonomy, goal clarity and regular feedback.Commit to desired outcomes …define desired outcomes and achieve them vigorously.No egos, no jerks …no joke.ResponsibilitiesLead diverse technical teams in the development of mechatronic systemsGenerate novel concepts for mechatronic system architecturesExecute key component selection including sensors, actuators, controllers and any other relevant componentsArchitect structures and mechanisms from low to high kinematic complexity and varying load and duty-cycle for diverse applicationsDevelop mechatronic systems that meet use-case, technical, operational, manufacturing, cost and schedule requirementsPrepare weight budgets, cost estimations and margin of safety analysis based on system requirementsPrepare thermal and structural analysis of complex mechanical systems in a manner that supports rapid virtual prototypingExecute mechanical packaging of components with an eye for efficiency and design eleganceDevelop test plans and execute hardware integration, testing, debug and validationCompile data, prepare trade studies and present information in written and verbal formDesign and prepare part and assembly drawings with supporting best practice calculationsDevelop mechanical system budgets including estimating labor, material, and any other relevant costsBasic QualificationsDegree in Mechanical Engineering and/or other relevant educational background8+ years of applied experience successfully developing mechanical/mechatronic systemsDemonstrated rapid prototyping and iterative product development experienceExperience developing mechanical structures (weldments, sheet metal, extrusions, CNC components, materials selection) for industrial productsExperience developing actuated kinematic systems from concept to working prototypeExperience with FEA, and/or CFD and/or surfacingAbility to perform tolerance analysis as required to ensure intended assembly performanceHands-on experience with light fabrication, assembling and maintaining complex mechanical systemsAdvanced knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing ASME Y14.5, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), surface coatings & finishing standardsDeep understanding and experience using a wide variety of manufacturing processes as they relate to low and high volume productionKeen ability to identify and foresee technical risk, and engineering mindset of addressing risks earlyAbility to design for fault tolerance, reliability, and manufacturingExcellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills to levels above, below and in-linePreferred Skills & ExperienceExperience managing projects, mentoring other engineers, and interfacing with technical customersDemonstrated success developing hardware products for pilot customer launchExperience in one or more of the following industries: industrial robotics & automation, clean/renewable technologies, health & wellness technologiesExperience delivering designs that meet and exceed product specifications, regulatory requirements, and international standardsExperience using composites, and understanding and application of properties of materialsExperience developing controls and state machine firmware with proven Python, C and/or C++ programming abilitiesUnlimit Ventures is a venture studio that formulates, de-risks and launches new companies. We are a diverse team of innovators, builders and entrepreneurs, developing advanced technologies for practical use in robotics & automation, climate impact, and health & wellness… to name a few.