As part of the design team, you will be responsible for design of actuator gear systems. You will also support industrialization and production activities.
What You’ll Do
Design and integration of rotary and linear speed reduction systems for high performance motion control actuator application
Collaboration with electromagnetic motor design engineers to develop the most torque dense and efficient electromechanical actuator systems in the world
Continuously evaluate new technologies and design improvements to develop the most power dense, efficient, low cost, and reliable electromechanical gear systems and actuators
Design and build motor, gear, and actuator prototypes for the validation of mechanical and electromechanical performance
Basic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and parts chasing
Collaboration with supply chain, vendor, and manufacturing engineers
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years experience with design of rotary and linear gear systems for electromechanical actuators used in motion control applications
Demonstrated successful experience in mechanical engineering in a product design and manufacturing environment
Excellent experience with design and analysis of geared actuator systems with rotary and linear gear reduction mechanisms
Experience in design and analysis of planetary, strain wave (Harmonics Drives), cycloidal, ball screws, belt drives, lead screws, magnetic gear, speed reduction systems with high specific torque (force), efficiency, and reliability
Experience with torque and force sensing technologies and instrumentation
Experience with thermal analysis and design for passive (natural convection) and active cooling
Hands-on experience, previous project experience and/or internship is preferred
Familiarity with various electric motor, electric drive, and motion control technologies