Mechanical Engineer

RETHINK MANUFACTURING

The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to manufacture the AI and data center infrastructure at the edge. We believe unifying software, intelligent automation, and data is the answer to delivering quality and flexibility at scale. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while continuously investing in our Bright Factory model to take advantage of what comes next.   Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to a brighter way of manufacturing AI infrastructure, we’d love to speak with you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for passionate, hands on Mechanical Engineers to join our team of industry experts and engineers. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will apply your solid understanding of 2d/3d CAD models and will collaborate with teams that are geographically dispersed to design and deploy our robots to customers. Our flexible robots and software will be deployed in a variety of factory conditions and help support the manufacturing operations for some of the biggest names in the industry. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that will change the way companies build and produce products. If you’re ready to apply exceptional engineering and design practices and deploy products that will define the next generation in manufacturing.

Design and engineering of robotic end of arm tooling (EOAT), fixtures and material presentation solutions from concept to detail as part of the microfactory line using SolidWorks CAD software

3D print concept parts for engineering evaluation

Work within the mechanical engineering team and other engineering disciplines to create a preliminary design concept for EOAT and components with supporting technical information, creating 3D model concepts for customer proposals

Lead preliminary and critical design review meetings for internal and external customers for feedback and manage conflict while addressing all concerns

Source all required components for manufactured and purchase parts and assemble the robotic cell solution within the program lead-time

Support other team members (load balance)

Work with sales, system engineers and project managers to support robotic EOAT and fixture solutions to meet customer request for quote (RFQ) specifications

Must think safety first for our customers assessing the robotic cell to identify any possible hazards, evaluate risk reduction requirements, and recommend solutions and validation

Some travel may be required (10 - 20%) dependent on the size of the deployment

Proficient with mechanical design software (SolidWorks)

Possess strong analytical and technical skills

3+ years’ experience (not including internships)

Ability to handle multiple projects with shifting priorities and demands

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and present effectively

Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline

Knowledge in robotic EOAT / material presentation automated solutions

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and lean practices

Knowledge of programming of 4 and 6 axis robots

Working knowledge of pneumatic systems

Knowledge of 3D printing solutions

Knowledge of reading electrical schematics

You are customer obsessed

You believe in the power of a team, diversity of thought, and unity of action

You always act with integrity, keep your commitments, and practice transparency

You think boldly, lead with courage, and demand the highest standards

You drive for results and act like an owner

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