Mechanical Engineer II

Carnegie Robotics designs and manufactures advanced robotics systems and components for defense, agricultural, mining, industrial, and off-road autonomy applications. Our ruggedized solutions can meet the challenges of any industry, providing effective and efficient answers for even the toughest problems.

We are a dynamic team committed to making the impossible possible. Our staff comes from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, fueling our ethos of collective growth and passion towards our work. We warmly welcome individuals of similar mindset to join our ranks.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be collaborating with an interdisciplinary team focusing on developing reliable robotic and automation systems for a wide variety of real-world commercial products and R&D applications. Projects have ranged from designing cutting-edge stereo cameras to developing entire wheeled vehicles from the ground up for specialized purposes. Carnegie Robotics works on one of the broadest spectrums of products of any robotics company: there are always new challenges to attack.

• Performing engineering tasks across the whole product lifecycle, from initial concept development to supporting fielded products
• Learning quickly about the requirements and challenges in a variety of applications including off-road autonomy, clean energy, the rail industry, agriculture, industrial automation and more
• Developing requirements with customers and peers in exciting new robotics applications where the right solution isn’t obvious
• Performing concept design and feasibility work to guide leadership in proposals and bidding
• Modelling parts and assemblies in CAD (Solidworks) both for concept development and detailed sensor and mechanism design
• Designing mechanisms with multiple degrees of freedom
• Trading electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic power solutions depending upon the application
• Identifying mechanical risks in a design and modelling failures and solutions using hand calculations, spreadsheets, programs (like Python scripts), FEA (Ansys) and CFD simulations
• Creating drawings for manufacturing using GD&T, working with suppliers to improve design for manufacturability
• Working with engineering technicians to quickly prototype in-house, using Carnegie’s waterjet, laser cutter, mill, lathe, sheet metal tools, welding equipment, and 3D printer farm
• Collaborating with software, electrical and systems engineers. The office space, test facilities, production floor, and high bay vehicle assembly spaces are all under one roof
• Testing sensors, components and subassemblies in on-site lab equipment like thermal chambers and a vibration table. Preparing test reports for internal and customer use
• Designing tests for vehicles and robots on-site using Carnegie’s test track space, or off-site at test locations
• Working with production technicians and engineers to transition prototype products to production validated builds
• Reviewing the work of other engineers and providing insightful, actionable feedback on designs
• Preparing and presenting product reports as needed for management, suppliers, and customers
• Travelling occasionally (5% of time or less) to support on-site testing of systems
• Performing other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Product design background, including design work that integrates mechanisms and electronics
• Experience working with Software and Electrical Engineers to design, develop, and test products
• Strong ability with CAD tools (SolidWorks is preferred)
• Solid background in engineering analysis including bearing life, motor loads, material selection, static and dynamic load cases
• Experience doing COTS trade studies and make-versus-buy decisions
• A strong sense of personal accountability and initiative
• Ability to thrive in an independent environment
• Strong understanding of mechanisms and the tradeoffs between cost, weight, reliability, lead time and complexity
• Written and presentation skills required to communicate to external customers and internally to teammates
• Authorization to work for any US employer. The company is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

• Have a propensity to build and test things on your own time, exhibiting a deep interest in engineering design and analysis both in the office and at home
• Ideal candidates will have seen robotics and mechanical challenges before and will additionally have:
  • Experience with passive thermal design & analysis, environmental sealing, FEA, and custom gear trains
  • Familiarity with GD&T drawings, BOM management, and releasing products to a production group
  • Working knowledge of at least one programming language
  • Experience in production-level design and testing methods

• UPMC health coverage with FSA or HSA options
• Comprehensive dental, vision, and life insurance
• Fidelity 401(k) plan with employer match
• Free catered lunch every day with a vegan option
• 31 Days of PTO (including holidays)
• Comp time for company travel

Carnegie Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applications from all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable laws and Carnegie Robotics’ employment policies.