Junior Mechanical Engineer
Boston Dynamics
Waltham, Massachusetts
Job Description
Boston Dynamics is seeking an ambitious Junior Engineer to join the Spot Mechanical Engineering Group. As a Mechanical Engineer on the Spot program you will design mechanical parts and assemblies, build and test prototypes and implement changes on production systems. In this role, your tasks will range from working on individual components to fully integrated robots..
Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring
viral videos on YouTube
have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.
Day to day activities:
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Work within a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to design and support complex robotic systems
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Design and develop new and novel features for existing products
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Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause failure analysis and design/implement corrective actions to sustain existing products
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Design and release parts and assemblies using Catia CAD software
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Develop and maintain product support documentation including bills of material (BOMs) and detailed part/assembly drawings
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Plan and and perform verification and validation testing on prototype and production systems
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Support system design analyses, including reliability, DFM / DFA, cost-reduction
Desired education & skills:
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A student completing a Bachelor’s degree between December 2022 and July 2023
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Preferred majors: Mechanical Engineering or Robotics Engineering
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Passion and interest for robotics and mechanical design
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Demonstrated internship experience designing and developing mechanical parts and assemblies for product applications (consumer, industrial, medical)
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Experience using 3D CAD tools (Solidworks, Catia, etc.) including simulations (FEA) and generation of detailed 2D drawings
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High level of technical writing proficiency (specs, test plans, reports, white papers, etc.)
Nice to have:
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Exposure to ASME drafting standards including GD&T, (Y14.5-2018)
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Experience designing motion control systems with sensors, actuators and mechanisms
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Experience designing injection molded plastic parts
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Experience with Python, LabView, or MATLAB
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.
