Temporary Employment Services (TES) - Mechanical Engineers

Are you searching for an outstanding opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop new skills at a world-class research university? At Carnegie Mellon University, our Temporary Employment Services (TES) acts as a trusted resource for departments across the campus, providing you with the chance to showcase your expertise in a collaborative and professional environment! We take pride in offering full-time temporary positions that provide:

• Valuable on-the-job training and applied experience in financial and administrative operations.

• Comprehensive benefits packages that support your well-being.

• A clear pathway for long-term career growth within our community.

We are seeking Mechanical Engineers to contribute to the design of groundbreaking robotics systems in the National Robotics Engineering Center. 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.

Your core responsibilities includes:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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)

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Finite Element Analysis with ANSYS and/or SolidWorks Simulation

• Experience with manufacturing using modern methods including CNC mill and lathe, laser cutters, and 3D printers

• Experience specifying/selecting electrical components (motors, sensors, etc.) for robotic systems

• Knowledge of electrical circuit design

• Experience with programming for prototype development (Python, Arduino, etc.)

Requirement:

Successful completion of a background check.

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.  Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

• Work Posture: This position is operating on a fully in-person schedule, with an on-campus/in-office presence of 5 days per week.

• This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA, at our Lawrenceville location.

Why NREC?

You will have an impact in shaping the robotics revolution, collaborate with and learn from experts, and build your career in a rapidly growing field. As part of our team, you will develop solutions to solve industrial and government challenges, deploy your technology in real-world situations, work side-by-side with robotics experts, and develop an array of innovative technologies.

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