Mujin is hiring a
Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Summary

Mujin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience, people management experience, proficiency in industrial mechanical design, and the ability to travel up to 35% of the year. The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for setting up and configuring various components, conducting demonstrations, offering technical support, assisting in installation and configuration, and designing custom metal parts.

Requirements

• Demonstrated positive attitude and ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, coupled with a natural curiosity and keen observational skills in the workplace, enabling you to quickly identify and solve complex problems
• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, providing a strong foundation for this role, with a focus on robotics and automation
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, showcasing your expertise in the field and a track record of successfully delivering robotics projects
• A minimum of 5 years of people management experience
• Proficiency in industrial mechanical design, with the ability to generate CAD models or system layouts. Familiarity with AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret specification sheets, as well as procure necessary mechanical components from suppliers, ensuring adherence to project requirements and specifications
• Experience in the safeguarding, maintenance, and manipulation of industrial robots, ensuring their optimal performance and safety in various applications
• Willingness to travel up to 35% of the year, as required by project demands, allowing you to provide onsite support and engage with customers effectively

Responsibilities

• Set up and configure various components including industrial robots, demo cells, end effectors, cameras, lighting, compressed air systems, robot controllers, and vision systems, ensuring seamless integration and functionality
• Conduct engaging robot systems demonstrations for our valued customers, showcasing the capabilities of our cutting-edge technologies and providing technical explanations
• Offer technical support for systems deployed to remote customer sites, ensuring smooth operation and addressing any issues that may arise promptly and effectively
• Assist in the installation and configuration of the Mujin controller and other equipment at customer sites, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems and troubleshooting any compatibility or connectivity issues
• Utilize your mechanical engineering expertise to design and create custom metal parts for fabrication, such as robot hands, robot cells, robot pedestals, demo frames, camera mounting plates, and vacuum gripper parts, ensuring optimal performance and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with the creation of tasks for six and seven-axis robot arms, conveyor belt systems, industrial sensors, manufacturing processes, CNC, robotic tooling, and related areas, enabling you to design and optimize complex robotic workflows
• Previous work experience in design and research and development within a manufacturing or logistics-related company, providing valuable insights and expertise in implementing robotic solutions in real-world settings
• Familiarity with industrial safety best practices concerning robotic systems, ensuring adherence to safety standards and guidelines. Membership in RIA is a plus
• Experience with pneumatic systems and the ability to perform capacity sizing of such systems, allowing you to effectively design and optimize pneumatic subsystems for robotic applications