Mechanical Engineer III - Robotics - (E3)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Perform hardware and software testing to ensure robots meet agreed requirements, including hands-on work such as building test stands, developing and running test programs and safely operating complex industrial equipment. Wide application of engineering principles, theories and concepts in the field of robotics, plus working knowledge of related disciplines. Knowledge necessary to perform job include: in-depth knowledge of robotics and automation modules such as kinematics, dynamics, vibration and motion control. Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts & analytical methods relating to robotics, and automation. General mechanical engineering knowledge in manufacturing and materials science. General knowledge of systems engineering concepts, techniques & approaches and experience applying them in managing the integration of complex systems. General knowledge of software engineering concepts and methods; familiarity with agile project management techniques. Demonstrated experience leading and managing technical projects of moderate complexity Proficiency in solving engineering problems using technical knowledge, analytical techniques and structured problem solving methods. Strong practical knowledge of CAD tools, such as NX. General knowledge of industry practices related to GD&T and interpreting part drawings and specifications. Basic knowledge of electrical engineering concepts & troubleshooting. Skills and abilities to perform job include: strong analytical skills; strong oral and written communication skills including specification development; strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills; very computer literate; detail orientated; exercises mature judgment; ability to work in a team; ability to work independently; ability to influence other people; ability to act as mentor; and ability to judge quality & reliability characteristics for projects. BS and 6 years experience or MS/equivalent and 4 years experience Knowledge and skills typically acquired by a completed BS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering or similar and MS (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering or similar with coursework in robotics, controls, software development and systems engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent knowledge); Preferred previous work experience includes: automation experience in a development or manufacturing environment, experience developing and/or testing automation software and experience in systems engineering and project management.

Requirements

• in-depth knowledge of robotics and automation modules such as kinematics, dynamics, vibration and motion control
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts & analytical methods relating to robotics, and automation
• General mechanical engineering knowledge in manufacturing and materials science
• General knowledge of systems engineering concepts, techniques & approaches and experience applying them in managing the integration of complex systems
• General knowledge of software engineering concepts and methods; familiarity with agile project management techniques
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing technical projects of moderate complexity
• Proficiency in solving engineering problems using technical knowledge, analytical techniques and structured problem solving methods
• Strong practical knowledge of CAD tools, such as NX
• General knowledge of industry practices related to GD&T and interpreting part drawings and specifications
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering concepts & troubleshooting
• strong analytical skills
• strong oral and written communication skills including specification development
• strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• very computer literate
• detail orientated
• exercises mature judgment
• ability to work in a team
• ability to work independently
• ability to influence other people
• ability to act as mentor
• ability to judge quality & reliability characteristics for projects
• BS and 6 years experience or MS/equivalent and 4 years experience
• Knowledge and skills typically acquired by a completed BS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering or similar and MS (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering or similar with coursework in robotics, controls, software development and systems engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent knowledge)

Nice To Haves

• automation experience in a development or manufacturing environment
• experience developing and/or testing automation software
• experience in systems engineering and project management

Responsibilities

• Support automation systems engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, and software design, and understand the underlying system implications.
• Leverage robotics subject matter expertise in performing systems engineering analyses in support of semiconductor equipment product development.
• Leverage robotics subject matter expertise and interpersonal skills to evaluate & negotiate requirements from internal and external customers with consideration for feasibility, technical risks, and operational factors.
• Manage projects consisting of software and mechanical scope to ensure OEM robot vendors meet specific requirements on time and at cost.
• Perform software and mechanical testing and qualification of OEM supplied robots. Design & build physical test stands and develop testing software in support of qualification activities.
• Maintain accoutability for quality and reliability requirements throughout the product lifecycle. Drive closure of quality problems using structured methodologies.
• Evaluate mechanical, software & electrical designs within material handling robots, and similar mechanisms, with respect to requirements.
• Support System Integration and troubleshooting of automation modules during the manufacturing and application lab (cleanroom) operations of new product designs.
• Provide remote support to field support personnel as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level