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Mechanical Engineer The National Robotics Engineering Center is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design of groundbreaking robotics systems. The candidate will contribute to robot design, fabrication, assembly, and testing with a solid application of mechanical engineering principles and practice. As an institution working on robotics systems, a successful candidate will keep an open mind to problem solving and reaching solutions with an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates should be eager to immerse themselves in challenges and be willing to learn and apply new domain specific knowledge.

- Perform research, design, develop, and test electromechanical systems for robotic applications
- Apply engineering design process from conceptualization to prototype development and validation
- Perform modeling, analysis, and simulation of electromechanical systems
- Develop CAD models and drawings of electromechanical assemblies and systems
- Perform light fabrication, subsystem assembly, and integration of subsystems
- Formulate and perform electromechanical system tests
- Document analyses, design, and build test reports
- Travel to support field experiments and off-site test programs
- Interact with and present to customers and work with subcontractors and vendors of technology
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in engineering
- Proven track record in developing mechanical systems
- Effective organizational, planning, and analytical skills
- Independent judgment and problem-solving abilities
- 3D modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)

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Job ID: 2024979

Why NREC?





Join our talented team at NREC where you will have a direct impact on operations and meaningful projects as you collaborate with experts and build your career helping solve industrial and government challenges and deploying technology to real world operations.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Chance Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Careers > Navigation Path The National Robotics Engineering Center is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design of groundbreaking robotics systems. The candidate will contribute to robot design, fabrication, assembly, and testing with a solid application of mechanical engineering principles and practice. As an institution working on robotics systems, a successful candidate will keep an open mind to problem solving and reaching solutions with an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates should be eager to immerse themselves in challenges and be willing to learn and apply new domain specific knowledge.

- Perform research, design, develop, and test electromechanical systems for robotic applications
- Apply engineering design process from conceptualization to prototype development and validation




- Perform modeling, analysis, and simulation of electromechanical systems
- Develop CAD models and drawings of electromechanical assemblies and systems
- Perform light fabrication, subsystem assembly, and integration of subsystems
- Formulate and perform electromechanical system tests
- Document analyses, design, and build test reports
- Travel to support field experiments and off-site test programs
- Interact with and present to customers and work with subcontractors and vendors of technology
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in engineering
- Proven track record in developing mechanical systems
- Effective organizational, planning, and analytical skills
- Independent judgment and problem-solving abilities
- 3D modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)

Job ID: 2024979 Join our talented team at NREC where you will have a direct impact on operations and meaningful projects as you collaborate with experts and build your career helping solve industrial and government challenges and deploying technology to real world operations.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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