Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries.

The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do.

Labor shortages loom, as the demands on our built environment rise. With the world's workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed.

By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.

• Responsibilities:
  
  Design and develop mechanical components and systems for humanoid robots, including body structures, joints, limbs, grippers, and end-effectors, using CAD software.
• Apply principles of kinematics and dynamics to design robotic mechanisms and linkages that enable smooth and precise motion and manipulation.
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for robot components, considering factors such as strength, weight, stiffness, and cost.
• Optimize mechanical designs for performance, efficiency, and reliability, balancing competing requirements such as payload capacity, speed, and power consumption.
• Build physical prototypes and mock-ups to validate mechanical designs, assess feasibility, and test functionality, using rapid prototyping techniques and fabrication tools.
• Assemble and integrate mechanical components into complete robotic systems, collaborating closely with electrical engineers, software developers, and other team members.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure that mechanical designs comply with safety standards and regulations, conducting risk assessments and implementing safety features as needed.
• Conduct mechanical testing and validation to verify performance, durability, and reliability of robotic systems, analyzing test results and iterating on designs as necessary.
• Prepare detailed design documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, assembly instructions, and bill of materials (BOM), to support manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electronics engineers, software developers, industrial designers, and project managers, to achieve project goals and objectives.

Requirements:

• Strong background in mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and machine design. CAD Software: Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA) for 3D modeling, simulation, and design analysis of mechanical components and systems.
• Understanding of kinematics and dynamics principles applied to robotic systems, including forward and inverse kinematics, trajectory planning, and motion control.
• Knowledge of materials science and engineering, including properties of metals, plastics, composites, and other materials used in robotics applications.
• Manufacturing Processes: Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly techniques for robotic components.
• Prototyping Skills: Hands-on experience with prototyping tools and techniques, such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and rapid prototyping, for building and testing mechanical prototypes.
• Safety Engineering: Understanding of safety engineering principles and practices, including risk assessment, hazard analysis, and safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, ISO 13849) for robotic systems.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex mechanical engineering challenges in robotic design and development.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate technical concepts and ideas clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and precision in mechanical design, analysis, and documentation to ensure the reliability and performance of robotic systems.

Reasons why you should apply:

• High competitive salary.
• 28 calendar days of vacation per year.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on the latest technologies in AI/ML, Robotics and others.
• Startup model, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Zuzanna Szelest at (url removed)

Why work with Proactive Global?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.