Staff Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Staff Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer at Atomic Machines, you'll be responsible for designing and developing critical components within our innovative robotic manufacturing platform. Your duties will include creating mechanisms, end effectors, and robotic axes that facilitate precision assembly of microscopic parts. You'll also conduct rigorous testing to ensure performance meets our stringent sub-micron standards, collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced control algorithms, and document your designs through CAD models and technical documentation. Your hands-on involvement in fabrication and assembly will also be key to bringing your designs to life.

To qualify for the Staff Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer role at Atomic Machines, you should have 7-10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, particularly in electromechanical systems. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is essential. You should show expertise in CAD tools, precision engineering principles, and possess a strong foundation in fabrication and machining. Additionally, strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude are necessary to thrive in our team-focused environment.

At Atomic Machines, the work environment is dynamic and collaborative, centered around innovation and high-impact projects. As a Staff Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer, you can expect to engage with a team of highly skilled professionals in a fast-paced setting. You’ll have access to cutting-edge laboratories and fabrication facilities, enabling you to practically apply your designs. We're committed to a team-oriented mindset where every member contributes to our collective success through collaboration and open communication.

A Staff Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer at Atomic Machines will work on groundbreaking projects that leverage our Matter Compiler technology. You'll focus on designing mechanisms and systems that assemble micromachines with unparalleled precision. This includes collaborating on complex subsystems that integrate robotics controls and machine vision, ensuring your designs contribute directly to the evolution of high-precision automated solutions. Your work will be pivotal in exploring new classes of micromachines that were previously unattainable with conventional methods.

Embarking on your journey as a Staff Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer at Atomic Machines means actively seeking and valuing feedback from colleagues and cross-functional partners. This role encourages you to be receptive to various perspectives and utilize constructive criticism to refine your designs. Our collaborative culture promotes continuous learning and adaptability, allowing you to iterate on your ideas and enhance project outcomes significantly.

In an interview for the Staff Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer role, discuss specific projects where you utilized CAD tools to create detailed 3D models and technical documentation. Highlight your proficiency with different CAD software and elaborate on the design challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the successful outcomes of your projects.

When preparing for a question about testing mechanical designs, emphasize your experience with rigorous testing protocols. Discuss scenarios where you validated designs through experimental testing, detailing any specific methodologies you applied, such as statistical process control or variation analysis, and the impacts these had on design improvements.

Prepare to share a detailed example of a complex engineering challenge you faced. Discuss the problem, your process for analyzing and understanding it, the design or engineering principles you applied, and how your solution effectively resolved the issue, ultimately contributing to project success.

In your response, mention any resources you utilize to keep updated on trends in robotic manufacturing, such as industry journals, webinars, conferences, or networking groups. Demonstrate your proactive approach by discussing specific technologies or innovations that have recently piqued your interest, and how they could apply to Atomic Machines.

To illustrate your experience with cross-functional teamwork, cite examples from your past roles where you collaborated with diverse groups, such as electrical engineers, software developers, or manufacturing teams. Emphasize the challenges you faced and how effective communication and collaboration led to improved project results.

In responding to this question, describe specific experiences where you engaged in hands-on fabrication or prototyping. Discuss the methods and tools you used, any successful products you helped create, and how this experience informs your mechanical design work.

Reflect on traits such as curiosity and collaboration that contribute to success in mechanical design roles. Articulate how these traits have served you in past experiences and how you believe they align with the team culture at Atomic Machines.

Prepare to explain your approach to receiving feedback, emphasizing your openness to critique and how you actively seek it out. Provide examples of how feedback has led to improved designs or processes in your previous work.

List the project management and documentation tools you are skilled in, such as PDM or PLM systems, as well as G-Suite tools. Discuss how you have utilized these tools to streamline workflows and maintain effective communication within the team.

In your answer, describe your strategy for prioritizing tasks based on project deadlines and team objectives. Share personal management techniques you use to ensure that you remain organized, effective, and responsive in a multi-project environment.