What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Nerd Werk - STEM Jobs?
Mine Vision Systems (MVS) is dedicated to providing advanced workflow-integrated perception and automation systems which improve speed, safety and productivity for the mining industry. We are a spinout from Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center, and are located in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood. We are recruiting people that thrive in the fast pace of a startup environment and seek the fulfillment that comes with driving and solving problems often independent of job descriptions. Following the successful product launch of our FaceCapture™ Mapping System, we are in a growth mode and we are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team.
As a MVS Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for developing new hardware designs, working with contract manufacturers, and supporting customer needs around the world.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use Solidworks to develop new and improved hardware designs for the production mining environment
- Generate and maintain BOMs for new and existing products
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage production planning and system delivery needs to customers
- Lead RCAs with other engineers and provide remediation recommendations
- Work in step with our Tech Services team on supporting customer service requests
- Coordinate with our contract manufacturers on production deliveries and build schedules
- Conduct final quality control tests on products before they are shipped to customers
- Develop and maintain SOPs for product testing, repairs, and performance evaluations
- Travel up to 15% to work sites beyond the corporate office to support vendors, customers, and conduct field trials in underground environments
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical engineering
- 2-6 years professional experience in an engineering, product development, or manufacturing role
- Proficient with basic Solidworks part and assembly modeling
- Proficient with basic hand tools and electromechanical assemblies
- Solid troubleshooting and debugging skills for mechanical and electrical issues
- Experience with structured problem solving methodologies
- Experience with taking a digital design and getting it manufactured
- Experience with reading an electrical schematic and using a voltmeter
- Experience with tolerance stackups and using GD&T annotations
- Must live within the greater Pittsburgh area and have regular access to a vehicle
- Able to clearly and effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to a wide range of engineers and non-engineers
NICE TO HAVES:
- Experience working with contract manufacturers on the volume production of hardgoods such as electronics, machined components, soft goods, and/or molded parts
- Experience with advanced Solidworks features such as BOMs, surface modeling, or PDM
- Demonstrated proficiency with taking digital designs and manufacturing them (either with third parties or self)
- Experience with using a PLM or an inventory management system
- Proficient with advanced electronic diagnostic tools like an oscilloscope or logic analyzer
- Familiar with Linux OS and using a terminal for basic debugging of connected devices
- Experience with advanced electromechanical systems, like robots
- Portfolio of past work and projects (both professional and personal are highly encouraged)
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with match
- Unlimited PTO policy and flexible hybrid work model
- Small team that allows for immediate impact and showcasing of your talents
- Opportunity for hands-on work with cutting edge technology
